Description
Condition: Used
Title: Vintage Rikidozan Pro Wrestling Champion Manga Book – Rare Japanese Comic (Condition: Poor)
Description:
This is a vintage Japanese wrestling manga book featuring the legendary Rikidozan (“Pro Wrestling Champion”), originally published in the 1950s. The title is by 鶴書房 (Tsurushobō) and is a fascinating collectible item for wrestling fans, comic collectors, and lovers of classic Japanese pop culture.
Condition:
This item is listed as used and in poor condition.
There are visible signs of wear including scuffs, marks, discoloration, and tears.
Pages may be missing — sold as-is.
See all photos for condition details.
Included:
Original manga book as shown in photos.
About This Item (Historical & Collector Context):
This manga book features Rikidozan, widely regarded as the father of professional wrestling in Japan. Debuting in the early 1950s, Rikidozan helped popularize pro wrestling in Japan and became a cultural icon during the postwar era.
Manga based on historical or pop culture figures like Rikidozan are highly collectible, especially when tied to early editions. Although this example shows clear signs of age—including fading, tears, and possible missing pages—it represents a piece of wrestling and manga history seldom found outside Japan.
Classic wrestling memorabilia combined with manga aesthetics appeals to international collectors of vintage comics and sports history, making this an interesting addition even in well-worn condition.
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