A review by will_cherico
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 1—Phantom Blood, Vol. 2 by Hirohiko Araki

adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is primarily Jonathan’s first proper battles with Dio before and after his Hamon training, and it’s really cool how Araki is able to make both fights feel unique and shows off Jojo’s different abilities. William Zeppeli and Speedwagon are both introduced and/or further fleshed out here, which I was delighted by (two of my favorite JoBros). The manga format gives a lot more opportunity for these characters to show off and monologue, two things integral to any good Jojo story, and it ends on a good cliffhanger.