Preview: in this post you will read about:
Introduction
Chronological order of release and versions
Conclusion
Source: Polish Edition, from my own collection
Introduction
In this article I will finish counting all the different language editions in which Jojo's Bizarre Adventure has been published. In the last article, I talked about the Japanese, Italian, Chinese (including Taiwanese and Hong Kong) and French versions. In the article we will look at the English language edition, the three Spanish language editions and the Polish, German, Korean, Brazilian, Indonesian and Thai editions.
As I said in the previous article, I will try to give as accurate information as possible, but it is difficult to find concrete and secure information, especially for Asian versions that have had pirated versions or are in countries where the information on the internet is limited or very difficult to find for people in Europe and the United States.
Chronological order of release and versions
English: The English version is possibly one of the worst to date in terms of formatting.
Paperback Edition: First and between 2005 and 2010, the Stardust Crusaders part was published, in a total of 16 volumes. This publication was made without publishing before neither Phantom Blood nor Battle Tendency, which led to be a disaster in sales.
Jojonium Edition: After the failure of the first edition, the Jojonium version, covering the first three parts, began to be published in 2015. That is, the English edition, is the only one that does not have a tankobon version published.
Hardcover Edition: As the Jojonium version has only 3 parts, in 2019 Diamond is Unbreakanble started to be published in a large hardcover format, with the complete part 5 and a long Stone Ocean part being published to date. Recently it was announced that in 2025 the Steel Ball Run part will be published.
Source: Paperback Edition, from my own collection
Korean: The Korean edition began publication in 2013 by Munhakdongne Publishing Group, who to date have published up to volume 18 of Jojolion.
Spanish: In the Spanish language there are 3 editions:
Spanish from Spain: In Spain the publisher is Ivrea, who started publishing Jojo's in 2017 and is currently publishing Jojolion.
Spanish from Argentina: In Argentina the publisher is Ivrea, who started publishing Jojo's in 2018 and is currently publishing Steel Ball Run.
Spanish from Mexico: In Mexico the publisher is Panini Comics, who started publishing Jojo's in 2018 and is currently publishing Steel Ball Run.
Source: Spanish Edition, from my own collection
Brasilian: The Brazilian edition began publication in 2018 by Panini Comics, who are currently publishing Stone Ocean
Polish: The Polish edition began publication in 2020 by Japonica Polonica Fantastica, who are currently publishing Diamond is Unbreakable. To my good fortune, on my last trip to Poland I was able to acquire the first 3 parts.
German: The German edition started to be published in 2021 by Manga Cult, who are currently publishing Diamond is Unbreakable. I am lucky enough to have 2 of their 999 limited units with an alternative cover of volume 1.
Indonesian: The Indonesian edition began publication in 2022 by Level Comics, who are currently publishing Stardust Crusaders.
Thai: Finally I leave the Thai version, of which I do not have as much information as I would like. I know that there is a Pirated version, another Official version, a Jojonium version, the beginning of a Bunko version and a Color version, which I have not yet been able to identify. I hope to be able to write an article soon talking in detail about this edition.
Source: Thai Edition, from my own collection
Conclusion
To conclude, there are more and more countries and languages that have their own edition, making the variety increase. As a Jojo's lover and collector, this is something I love, to know and get different language editions of Jojo's, a dream for manga lovers and especially Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.
Thank you all for reading me!
Article By Josué Joestar - The True Man's World