Volume 1 of “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run” has gotten a May 27 North American release date

(Featured Image Source: © Hirohiko Araki / Shuiesha / Viz Media)

Add Johnny Joestar’s story to your library when JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7—Steel Ball Run volume 1 hits bookstores next month!

“Riders from around the world gather in the Wild West for the race of the century! Johnny Joestar, a former jockey paralyzed from the waist down, comes to spectate, and momentarily regains the ability to walk while watching a duel fought by Gyro Zeppeli. Desperate to learn more about this power, Johnny joins the race alongside Gyro and embarks on the most epic and bizarre race to ever cross the American frontier!”

via Viz.com

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run is the 7th main entry in Hirohiko Araki’s long-running JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series. Each part follows members of the Jojo family, a powerful lineage able to use the mysterious ability called a “Stand.” The series is a worldwide sensation, earning numerous fans and praise for its imaginative power sets, over-the-top poses, iconic fashion, and great action.

Steel Ball Run follows Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli as they compete in a cross-country horse race and discover that the race’s sponsors have darker plans. The series was published by Shueisha’s Jump Comics from 2004 to 2011.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7—Steel Ball Run volume 1 will be released on May 27th. Learn where you can pre-order your copy at viz.com or check your local book/comic shops.

(Source: Viz.com)

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