Vagabond, Vol. 2 (VIZBIG Edition)

When I order my stuff I usually order from other comic sites but knowing that Vagabond has been sold out and it's a very sought-after series I decided to pull the trigger and get it here on Amazon and boy was I happy that it came in it came in packed better than other packages I've received from here but like I said with my volume for review it's kind of a shot in the dark you don't know what you're going to get story-wise is amazing and the packaging for this volume volume two being amazing

Great book as a gift

I was extremely satisfied with the reading of the book. The storyline - based on the novel by Yoskikawa - is perfectly adapted for the comic book format, and being a painter, I admire the artwork, which is just beautiful, and also extremely detailed. This graphic novel has everything - it is dramatic, wise, witty, and the characterizations of the people portrayed and their actions are excellent and on point. Plus, it offers one a view into the soul of the Japanese. Being a Czech, I am happy to learn something new, because the Japanese culture is completely different to the culture I know from here.

They don't place Vagabond next to Berserk and Vinland Saga for nothing. The setting and art is beautifully depicted by Inoue, while the action has so much weight to it you can almost feel the weapon strikes yourself. Do yourself a favor and pick this series up.

The books in great shape and has no damage. The paper quality is still new and all together im more than happy with the order.

Beautiful story. It’s vagabond and it’s popular for a reason. Get it

The book wasn't for me, for a family member who liked the book for the story and design of the book - makes a great gift for those into this series.

After angering the swordsmen of the Yoshioka School in Kyoto, Takezo (now going by the name Miyamoto Musashi) travels to Nara to face Inshun, master of the Hozoin spear technique. Along the way he encounters the monk Takuan, who tries to get him to accept the true nature of his feelings for the lovely Otsu. He also picks up a young disciple and is stalked by an assassin of the Yoshioka school. Several extended sequences detailing the duel between Musashi and Inshun highlight Musashi's strengths and weaknesses as a fighter. He retreats to the mountains to continue training and soul-searching so he will be able to defeat Inshun at their next encounter. This volume also picks up on Matahachi's continuing deceitfulness as he tries to pass himself off under the name of a dead samurai, Sasaki Kojiro.Amazing historical detail, rousing action, intriguing plot, and complex characterization combine with jaw-dropping artwork to make this an absolutely outstanding manga series. Highly recommended!