Fist of the North Star

An English-language adaptation of the legendary Japanese manga, this 1995–1998 series from Viz Media condensed the early story of a post-apocalyptic martial artist into four comic issues. Most prominently featuring the iconic art of Tetsuo Hara, it served as a key introduction for Western readers to the brutal world of Kenshiro and the Hokuto Shinken style. Though a short run, it matters as an early, influential bridge that brought this classic shonen saga to American audiences.