List of References to JoJo in Other Comics

Manga and Anime

Music

Video Games

Other Comics

Miscellaneous

This article lists possible references made in popular series and by popular artists to art or concepts defining to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Discussion of the legitimacy of these references can be found here. References range in nature from tribute to plagiarism. Many are comic, while the "JoJo poses" in particular cross into greater cultural significance, with the greatest examples being those reproduced by a handful of popular Japanese performing artists.

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Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog

An Off-Panel from issue #270

The 270th issue of the Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series, features an Off Panel comic strip in the back of the issue portraying Sonic and Knuckles as Kenshiro of Fist of the North Star and Jotaro respectively. The theme of the strip refers to the manliest of anime and concludes with Knuckles and Sonic engaging while shouting "OraOraOra" and "MudaMudaMuda".

Diesel

Main article: Diesel

American comic book Diesel was conceived as an Americanized version of episode 8 of the 1990s/2000s Stardust Crusaders OVA.

Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty is a comic series published by Oni Press, based on the TV series. In Issue #22, released on January 25, 2017 with it being illustrated by CJ Cannon and colored by Katy Farina, Rick calls for reinforcements from The Citadel of Ricks and one of the Ricks depicted has his hair in the style of Josuke Higashikata's iconic pompadour and his jacket top is spread apart like Josuke's uniform as well. Rick also insults the officer's hairstyle like how various characters insulted Josuke's hair in Diamond is Unbreakable.

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Transformers

Cybertronians resembling Crazy Diamond and Rohan Kishibe are present in IDW Transformers #18 and Transformers Galaxies #8, both drawn by Umi Miyao. An avid fan of the series.

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  Rohan-like Cybertronian in IDW Transformers #18
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  Rohan and Crazy Diamond-like Cybertronians in the background of TF: Galaxes #8
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  Personal artwork by Umi Miyao

X-Man

Hulk with The World armor

In X-Man Annual Vol 1 1998, the Hulk gains an armor that is likely based off of the design for DIO's Stand, The World.