Fatal Fury, also known as Garou Densetsu, was one of those titles born from the fighting game boom of the early 90s, with a story, cast, and personality that became unforgettable to many who experienced it. Across its nearly 35-year history and nine main timeline games, Fatal Fury has carved out its own legacy through the many combatants of its fictional South Town, the arcades, and the MVS system that helped define SNK’s golden era.
Bitmap Books has taken it upon itself to capture that legacy in book form with Fatal Fury: The Ultimate History. A massive undertaking, to say the least.
Book Name: Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History
Publisher(s): Bitmap Books
Release Date: May 20, 2026
Price: $48
As usual, Bitmap Books has bound Fatal Fury: The Ultimate History with care. This is a 467-page book packed with content, vivid screenshots, and several massive spreads highlighting some of the most iconic portraits from the series.
The book jumps right into the history and connection between Fatal Fury and the fighting games that came before it, including the work of Takashi Nishiyama, who collaborated with Irem and Capcom on Kung-Fu Master and Street Fighter, respectively....
