Dandadan #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis first volume of Yukinobu Tatsu's supernatural action-comedy series introduces high schoolers Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura, who bond over their shared belief in ghosts and aliens—only to discover both are real. After a bizarre encounter leaves Ken cursed and Momo awakening psychic powers, the pair must navigate a chaotic world of paranormal threats and bizarre battles. This collection kicks off the wildly popular Shonen Jump series with its signature blend of humor, heart, and high-octane weirdness.
"That's How Love Starts, Ya Know" kicks off Dandadan #1 with a pulse-pounding blend of supernatural intrigue and teenage skepticism. Written by Yukinobu Tatsu, Kumar Sivasubramanian, and Jennifer LeBlanc, and illustrated by Tatsu with inks and lettering by the same, the story follows Momo and Ken as their playful debate over aliens and demons spirals into a terrifying real-life encounter—each facing a supernatural force that defies their disbelief. The cover by Yukinobu Tatsu perfectly captures the series’ eerie charm, setting the stage for a mystery that’s equal parts chilling and heartfelt.
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After Momo protects Ken from bullying classmates, they begin to compare beliefs. He believes aliens exist on Earth, which she scoffs at. She believes in the existence of demons, which he scoffs at. Accepting a challenge to prove their beliefs, Ken travels to a cordoned off tunnel, where he encounters a demon known as Turbo Granny. Meanwhile, Momo visits an abandoned office building, where she is captured by a race of aliens who intend to breed with her.
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