Vintage Fist of the North Star Vol 1 Manga Rare 1st Printing Viz Graphic Novel

Up for sale is an incredibly rare, vintage Fist of the North Star (Volume 1) trade paperback graphic novel. Published in April 1995 by Viz Communications, this is a true, authentic First Printing of the legendary post-apocalyptic martial arts masterpiece.Created by the iconic duo Buronson and Tetsuo Hara, this volume introduces Kenshiro—the lone wanderer bearing seven scars on his chest who utilizes the deadly, explosive secrets of Hokuto Shinken. Unlike modern left-to-right re-releases, this scarce 1995 edition features the classic vintage oversized graphic novel format that is highly sought after by manga historians and collectors.Format: Oversized Trade Paperback / Graphic Novel Story by: Buronson Art by: Tetsuo Hara Publisher: Viz Communications, Inc.Printing: True 1st Printing (April 1995)Language: English (Translated by Fred Burke & Satoru Fujii)Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The front and back covers feature striking, glossy colors with minimal edge wear. The binding is completely firm, straight, and tight. All interior pages are crisp, white, clean, and free of marks, stamps, tears, or creases. Kept in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collector environment.