JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 1--Phantom Blood, Vol. 1 (Hardcover)

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With a unique art style and classic rock, Araki takes us on a ride to the story of a generation.  We start with our young protagonist, Jonathan Joestar, who’s kind, gentle, and noble—a true gentleman. When Jonathan’s parents adopt Dio Brando, Jonathan’s life takes a turn for the Bizarre. With memorable characters, intense fighting scenes, and true love Araki will have you searching for the next volume. The Phantom Blood sets the stage for what you’ll soon know and love as Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure. 

-Izabel

— From Snazzy September Staff Picks

Description


A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!

The legendary Shonen Jump series, now available in English for the first time, in a deluxe edition featuring color pages and newly drawn cover art! JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a groundbreaking manga famous for its outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles. A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil! 

Young Jonathan Joestar’s life is forever changed when he meets his new adopted brother, Dio. For some reason, Dio has a smoldering grudge against him and derives pleasure from seeing him suffer. But every man has his limits, as Dio finds out. This is the beginning of a long and hateful relationship! 

About the Author


Hirohiko Araki made his manga debut in 1981 with the Wild West story Busô Poker. He experimented with several genres, including mystery (Mashonen B.T.) and action-horror (Baoh), before beginning JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure in 1986. Propelled by imaginative storylines, weird imagery and individualistic artwork, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is one of the longest-running and most popular shonen manga ever. Araki’s current works include a new series set in the JoJo universe, JoJolion
Product Details
ISBN: 9781421578798
ISBN-10: 1421578794
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Publication Date: February 24th, 2015
Pages: 256
Language: English
Series: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 1--Phantom Blood