One Piece: Ace's StoryThe Manga, Vol. 2

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Based on the novel series One Piece: Aces Story, the action-packed prequel featuring the adventures of Luffys beloved brother Ace!

In a grand adventure from the pen of renowned manga artist Boichi, readers can follow the story of the man who lived like a wildfire, from the moment he formed the infamous Spade Pirates. Discover the daring piratical feats of Fire Fist Ace, Straw Hat Luffys legendary older brother! Witness Aces exploits with such larger-than-life characters as Whitebeard, Shanks, and Jimbei!

Taken prisoner by the Whitebeard Pirates, Ace continues to challenge the great Emperor of the Sea, knowing that hell never be King of the Pirates if he cant best all rivals. After exchanging blows time and time again, the proximity to Whitebeards fiery soul begins to have an effect on Ace... How will this change the course of his life Experience Aces backstory in a way never before seen in the original series! Also includes artist Boichis astounding rendition of the Nami vs. Kalifa fight from the One Piece original series Enies Lobby arc!

Author Bio

Eiichiro Oda began his manga career at the age of 17, when his one-shot cowboy manga Wanted! won second place in the coveted Tezuka manga awards. Oda went on to work as an assistant to some of the biggest manga artists in the industry, including Nobuhiro Watsuki, before winning the Hop Step Award for new artists. His pirate adventure One Piece, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 1997, quickly became one of the most popular manga in Japan.

Boichi is a Korean-born artist currently living and working in Japan. His previous works include Dr. Stone, Sun-Ken Rock, and Terra Formars Asimov.