Description: *Please Note- In the 2nd volume, "Night of The Jackal", there is a loose page.* “Fist of the North Star” (Japanese: 北斗の拳, Hepburn: Hokuto no Ken, literally “Fist of the Big Dipper”) is a Japanese manga series created by writer Buronson and illustrator Tetsuo Hara. It was serialized in Shueisha’s shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1983 to 1988, spanning a total of 245 chapters. The series was initially collected into 27 tankōbon volumes under the Jump Comics imprint.Setting and Plot The narrative is set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by nuclear war, which has left civilization in ruins and turned much of the Earth into a desert wasteland. In this harsh environment, humanity struggles for survival as various gangs and warlords dominate the landscape, preying on the weak and innocent. The protagonist, Kenshiro, is the successor to an ancient martial art known as Hokuto Shinken. This deadly fighting style allows him to kill his opponents by striking their secret vital points, often leading to gruesome deaths.Kenshiro’s journey begins when he seeks to live peacefully but is drawn into conflict after being separated from his fiancée Yuria by a jealous rival. He dedicates himself to defending those who cannot protect themselves against the many threats that arise in this chaotic world. Throughout his adventures, he encounters various allies and enemies, including his childhood friends Bat and Lin, as well as formidable foes such as his brother-in-training Raoh.As the story progresses through two distinct arcs—one focusing on Kenshiro’s battles against various gangs and warlords, and another involving a tyrannical empire led by a usurper—the narrative explores themes of justice, sacrifice, and redemption. Cultural Impact With over 100 million copies sold worldwide, “Fist of the North Star” is regarded as one of the best-selling manga series ever produced. Its influence extends beyond Japan; it has inspired numerous works within both manga and anime genres and remains an iconic title recognized for its intense action sequences and memorable characters.
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Artist/Writer: Buronson/ Tetsuo Hara
Character: Kenshiro
Tradition: US Comics
Cover Artist: Tetsuo Hara
Series Title: Fist of the North Star
Publisher: Viz
Publication Year: 1995-1998
Type: Graphic Novel
Language: English
Issue Number: 1
Era: Modern Age (1992-Now)
Features: 1st Edition
Genre: Action