Vagabond comic books issue 9

Story and Art by Takehiko Inoue. Based on the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. In the aftermath of his battle with the Yoshioka school, Musashi's old friend and spiritual guide Takuan nurses Musashi back to health. Although Musashi is preoccupied with perfecting his swordsmanship, Otsu is increasingly beginning to occupy his mind. Will Musashi choose to be reunited with Otsu or will he continue his solitary journey towards enlightenment by way of the sword? 88 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. To the trained eye, a single cut flower can be more revealing than witnessing a sword duel to the death. When Musashi is given a flower cut by master swordsman Yagyu Sekishusai he realizes he must seek this man out - for Sekishusai may turn out to be the greatest swordsman Musashi will ever meet. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 25-27. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. It's been one year since Yoshioka Denshichiro granted Musashi a reprieve for a rematch. Denshichiro may have been a better swordsman back then, but with Musashi before him now, he realizes the truly incredible strides his opponent has made in such a short period of time. By sheer force of will, a reluctant Denshichiro moves forward into the fight. And what will the deadly repercussions be for Musashi after this duel that's all but already won? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 624 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) Vol. 25-27. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. It's been one year since Yoshioka Denshichiro granted Musashi a reprieve for a rematch. Denshichiro may have been a better swordsman back then, but with Musashi before him now, he realizes the truly incredible strides his opponent has made in such a short period of time. By sheer force of will, a reluctant Denshichiro moves forward into the fight. And what will the deadly repercussions be for Musashi after this duel that's all but already won? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 624 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.