Fans the world over have long been enthralled by tales of the masked, motorcycle-riding superhero who protects the world from injustice. Kidnapped and experimented upon by the evil terrorist organization known as Shocker, Hongo Takeshi manages to escape their clutches and use his newfound strength to fight against their schemes. These are the first adventures in a legacy that spans dozens of television series and films, drawn and written by series creator and manga superstar Shotaro Ishi mori. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the classic 1971 publication, this collection is the first hardcover edition of in English. It features the original manga series plus special bonus materials and full-color inserts.