Weekly Shonen Jump 1998 No. 14 Hunter x Hunter First Issue 1st Appearance Manga

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This is the original Japanese issue of Weekly Shonen Jump No. 14, published on 16 March 1998, and is historically significant as the debut issue of Hunter x Hunter. Written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi, previously known for Yu Yu Hakusho, Hunter x Hunter introduces protagonist Gon Freecss as he sets out to become a Hunter -- a title given to those with exceptional abilities devoted to tracking treasures, investigating beasts, and exploring uncharted territory. The series went on to become highly acclaimed for its intricate power system, subversion of genre tropes, and fascinating characters, eventually spawning two anime adaptations -- one by Nippon Animation and a second by Studio Madhouse. The issue is in softcover format, published in Japanese by Shueisha, and also contains an early chapter of One Piece by Eiichiro Oda. It is an original vintage print, making it a sought-after collectible for fans and manga historians alike.