Ashita no Joe #1

This first volume of Glénat's 2010 edition of Ashita no Joe collects the opening chapters of the classic boxing manga series. It follows the story of Joe Yabuki, a troubled young drifter who discovers his raw talent for boxing under the guidance of the alcoholic former fighter Danpei Tange. The volume sets the stage for Joe's rise from the streets to the ring, establishing the gritty, emotional tone of the series that defined the sports manga genre.