Fist of the North Star: The Master Edition is the ultimate version of the internationally acclaimed manga epic to be published here in the U.S. featuring genuine right-to-left page sequencing, original Japanese sound effects, large format pages, brand new translation, and stunning full color artwork on every page. Supervised by creator Hara Tetsuo himself, this is truly the definitive presentation of the manga masterwork.

Further volumes of Fist of the North Star: The Master Edition will be released by Gutsoon! on a regular basis, bringing the complete story to America for the first time.

Anime and manga fans worldwide will recognize their favorite characters from Fist of the North Star videogames and animated series, as the legend returns in the Master Edition graphic novel. The story tells of one man named Kenshiro roaming a post-apocalyptic nightmare as he protects the innocent from evil with the ultimate assassin's fighting style, Hokuto Shinken.

"Fist of the North Star: The Master Edition is a classic manga story that has millions of devoted fans all over the world," said Horie. "As part of Gutsoon! Entertainment's plans to expand our growing portfolio of successful and established graphic novel properties to the U.S., we look forward to bringing at least one new volume of this series every two months to manga fans and collectors alike."

Created and drawn by Hara Tetsuo, and written by Buronson Fist of the North Star: The Master Edition is distributed by Diamond Comics and will retail for a special introductory price of $14.95 for the first two volumes, and $17.95 thereafter.

Developed by Horie, President and CEO of Coamix, Hara , Hojo, and accomplished editors Negishi and Yamamoto, Gutsoon! Entertainment, Inc. is a privately-held corporation, operated by its shareholders and U.S.-based management team. The company's partners include publishing powerhouse Shinchosha, Hakuhodo and Sega Corp., who will work with the company to develop game and anime based content.