Vagabond, Vol. 2 (VIZBIG Edition);

Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time!

Enlightenment by Way of the Sword Real-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential warrior philosopher, Musashi authored A Book of Five Rings, a theoretical guide to military strategy still used today. But the path to enlightenment is an endless journey, and to get there through violent means€"by way of the sword€"makes mere survival an even greater challenge. Musashi sets out for Nara intent on challenging the warrior monks of legendary H´z´in Temple. But will Musashi€s growing feelings for his childhood friend Ots» prove to be a fatal distraction in his match against In€ei, the austere master of H´z´in€s deadly spear technique?

Takehiko Inoue€s Vagabond is loosely based on the novel Musashi, Eiji Yoshikawa€s fictional account of the life of Miyamoto Musashi. This classic samurai tale has been adapted into numerous television series and films, including an Academy Award-winning movie. In his own version, Inoue approaches the pinnacle of manga artistry with richly detailed line art and a lyrical, fast-paced narrative. An international bestseller, this must-read manga is now available in a VIZBIG Edition: three of the original graphic novel releases collected into one volume, featuring color artwork, updated text and bonus content.