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Joan #3
Joan, Volume 3
An entire country's future and humanity are at stake. The final chapter of Joan pits Emil against her foe, Dauphi, one final time. Will Emil's fate be the same as Joan of Arc's--A fiery execution? Or, will divine forces intervene to save the heroines life and preserve the long-deserved unity of France?
196 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2000
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Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
371 books36 followersYoshikazu Yasuhiko (安彦良和) is a Japanese manga artist, animator, character designer, anime director, illustrator, and novelist. He was born in Engaru Town, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido, and currently resides in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture.
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June 6, 2022
I've always been drawn to the story of Joan of Arc - a simple farm girl in rural France who, through the voices of saints that only she can hear, is compelled to lead France against England during the Hundred Years War. While I'm not particularly religious myself, I am intrigued by the idea of divine beings interfering in the conflicts of mortals.
Joan is set 10 years after Joan of Arc is burnt at the stake, in the midst of the Hundred Years War. We follow Emil de Baudricourt, a girl who is adopted by one of Joan's early companions and raised as a boy. Guided by visions of Joan, she sets out on a journey to reunite France under King Charles VII as he repels a rebellion led by his son.
The art is breathtaking. Joan is a full-color manga beautifully rendered in watercolor. Yoshikazu Yasuhiko is a master at his craft and every page absolutely is a testament to his skill.
While this is a fictionalized reimagining of real historical events, they do a good job of providing the context to the reader in a way that doesn't interrupt the flow of the story. I always appreciate good footnotes!
Joan is only three volumes long, but I feel satisfied with how Emil's story progressed and concluded within those confines. I think the interweaving between fictional and real events was done very well, and I'm happy that I chose to pick this series up. Highly recommended!
Joan is set 10 years after Joan of Arc is burnt at the stake, in the midst of the Hundred Years War. We follow Emil de Baudricourt, a girl who is adopted by one of Joan's early companions and raised as a boy. Guided by visions of Joan, she sets out on a journey to reunite France under King Charles VII as he repels a rebellion led by his son.
The art is breathtaking. Joan is a full-color manga beautifully rendered in watercolor. Yoshikazu Yasuhiko is a master at his craft and every page absolutely is a testament to his skill.
While this is a fictionalized reimagining of real historical events, they do a good job of providing the context to the reader in a way that doesn't interrupt the flow of the story. I always appreciate good footnotes!
Joan is only three volumes long, but I feel satisfied with how Emil's story progressed and concluded within those confines. I think the interweaving between fictional and real events was done very well, and I'm happy that I chose to pick this series up. Highly recommended!
November 5, 2022
There was a concerning amount of rape-i-ness in this graphic novel. The impending and actual sexual harrassment and assault of women by the dauphin made me extremely uncomfortable. I don't really care what the author/illustrator was going for; I didn't like it at all.
October 24, 2012
A beautifully drawn rendition of the story of a girl who's story parallels Jehanne's. The grand finale.
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