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Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains
Book #1 of Manga in Theory and Practice
Published by VIZ Media LLC
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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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.
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.
Product Details
- Publisher: VIZ Media LLC (August 25, 2026)
- Length: 192 pages
- ISBN13: 9781974765539
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