Learn How To Create The Perfect Villain With This New Book From The Creator Of JoJo

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JoJo Bizarre Adventure mangaka Hirohiko Araki will be giving a lesson on what makes for a good bad guy in the upcoming book Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains.

“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.”

via Viz Media

Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains is written by Hirohiko Araki and includes commentary from his editor. offering pointers and lessons from the creator of iconic villains, including Dio Brando, Diavolo, and Enrico Pucci.

Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains will be released on August 25, 2026. Learn where you can get your copy by heading to Viz.com, or check your local bookstore / comic shop.

(Source: Viz.com)

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