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Fist of the North Star, Vol. 1

By Buronson
Series: Fist Of The North Star
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Fist of the North Star, Vol. 1 introduces readers to a post-apocalyptic world where chaos reigns, and only the strongest survive. The protagonist, Kenshiro, embarks on a journey to protect the innocent using his deadly martial arts, targeting pressure points to bring formidable foes to justice. As he battles against tyranny and despair, Kenshiro's path is marked by intense action and an unwavering sense of justice.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you’re a fan of post-apocalyptic tales with intense martial arts action and dramatic storytelling. The blend of strong, heroic characters and a richly detailed visual style make it a captivating experience for those who appreciate classic manga with a gritty, adventurous edge.

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Fist of the North Star, Vol. 1

In the original classic manga set in a postapocalyptic wasteland ruled by savage gangs, a hero appears to bring justice to the guilty. This warrior named Ken holds the deadly secrets of a mysterious martial art known as Hokuto Shinken—the Divine Fist of the North Star!

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In the original classic manga set in a postapocalyptic wasteland ruled by savage gangs, a hero appears to bring justice to the guilty. This warrior named Ken holds the deadly secrets of a mysterious martial art known as Hokuto Shinken—the Divine Fist of the North Star!

In a postapocalyptic world, humanity has risen from the ashes of nuclear war to a nightmare of endless suffering. It is a time of chaos. Warlords and gangs of savage marauders and warlords rule the broken ruins of civilisation, terrorising and enslaving the survivors. Life has become a brutal struggle for existence and death the only release.

One day, a wanderer appears out of the wasteland to bring justice to the guilty and hope to the people—a warrior named Ken, a man who bears seven scars upon his chest and holds the secret of a mysterious martial art known as Hokuto Shinken, the Divine Fist of the North Star!

Fist of the North Star, Vol. 1 by Buronson is a gripping tale of survival and heroism, where one man stands against the darkness to offer a glimmer of hope in a bleak world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781974721566

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 July 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tetsuo Hara

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 517g

Pages: 306

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About the Author

Buronson started his career as a manga writer for Weekly Shonen Jump in 1972. He gained popularity with the hard-boiled action series Doberman Cop (with art by Shinji Hiramatsu). In 1983, he coauthored the massively successful Fist of the North Star. He has also written numerous hits under the pen name Sho Fumimura, including Phantom Burai and Sanctuary.

Tetsuo Hara began his career with The Iron Don Quixote for Weekly Shonen Jump in 1982. Fist of the North Star, which began serialization in 1983, drew wide acclaim. In the 1990s, he released the historical period pieces Hana no Keiji and Tokugawa Ieyasu’s Shadow Warrior. Fist of the Blue Sky, published in 2001, ran for nine years in Weekly Comic Bunch. His most recent series, Ikusa no Ko: Oda Saburou Nobunaga-den, began in Monthly Comic Zenon in 2010.

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