Empress (story arc)

Empress is the seventh story arc in Part III: Stardust Crusaders.

Summary

Accompanied by Hol Horse's former lover, Nena, the Joestar group head to the city of Varanashi. In there, a simple bug wart growing in Joseph Joestar's arm reveals itself to be a stand named Empress and frames Joseph for murder. Joseph fights the stand, living as a parasite on his arm, and finally destroys it. The enemy stand user turns out to be Nena, who was disguised as one of her earlier victims.

Appearances

Characters Jotaro Kujo Joseph Joestar Noriaki Kakyoin Jean Pierre Polnareff Hol Horse Nena (Death) Enya Gail Stands Emperor Silver Chariot Empress (1st appearance) Hermit Purple

Chapters

• 146. Empress (1)
• 147. Empress (2)
• 148. Empress (3)
• 149. Empress (4)

Volumes

• Volume 16