Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains

Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains - Hardcover

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Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains - Hardcover

Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains - Hardcover

by Hirohiko Araki
$25.00
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by Hirohiko Araki (Author)

How to create villains the Hirohiko Araki way!

Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains gives you a front-row seat as Hirohiko Araki, creator of the globally popular manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, shares the techniques of making a great villain, examines his own work, and breaks down the four basic structures of manga. With commentary from his editor, investigations of characters like DIO, and a study of the panel layout of The JOJOLands, this book will be a crucial part of your manga development.

Author Biography

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, The JOJOLands.

Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.3 x 6 IN
Publication Date: August 25, 2026
ISBN9781974765539
Author Hirohiko Araki
PublisherViz Media
GenreComics & graphic novels and Arts
FormatHardcover
PublishedAugust 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages192
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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