This was the first officially released Capcom artbook. It features only two pictures of Hiryu: the two below. They're good pictures, classics...but they're not worth the $100 you'd spend on eBay trying to get the book.

This is issue five of an exclusive members-only fan magazine. It was the first periodical or printed book to contain the Strider 2 Secret File, a special insert that provided a sneak peek at the development of Strider 2. The S2SF also teased readers with snapshots and mock-ups of concept toys. It's very rare, as it was never intended for retail sale.

This is the second officially released, somewhat easier-to-find Capcom artbook. It also contains the S2SF, as well as several others. Instead of wasting your money on the other book, buy this one.

You can find it at Anime Nation.

Back in the day, gaming companies used to release videos that would basically walk you through a game. This was generally something you would only consider if you just didn't grok the game at all.

Anyway, this is one of those videos. Featuring walkthroughs for Ghouls N' Ghosts, Forgotten Worlds, and Strider.

This is the cover of the Nintendo Power Issue 7, July/Aug 1989. It contains a tips and tricks section for the Strider Nintendo game as well as several exclusive pieces of artwork.

At last...the manga. The NES game was based off of this original manga by Motomiya Kikaku, and it is worth every penny you could spend on it. Oddly enough, the manga came out before the arcade game did.

This is probably the third rarest piece of Strider merchandise, beaten out only by the SGX version of Strider and the Turbo Duo version, respectively.

If you want to read it, click here.

This is a re-release of Gamest Mook's Vol. 17: Capcom Illustrations book. Should make it easier for you diehards to find.

You can find it at Akadot Retail.