JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (novel)

 Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: The Genesis of Universe  (titled simply "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure" in japanese, the subtitle present only in the Italian version) is the first light novel released for the series, written by Mayori Sekijima and Hiroshi Yamaguchi, with illustrations by Araki Hirohiko. It tells two original storylines set in Part III: Stardust Crusaders and was released in both Japanese undefinedand Italian, the Italian version often with the added subtitle of "The Genesis of Universe".

Synopsis
The story in this book recounts events that are completely unknown in the manga that take place in the course of the adventures of Jotaro Kujo and his "Stardust Crusaders." Their march to the lair of Dio Brando is interrupted by The Genesis of Universe, a stand that can objectively change the destiny of the whole saga.

The first storyline, named "Desert line from Hell", happens between Iggy's introduction and the battle against N'Dour. Traveling in the desert, the Joestar group finds a train and take refuge, but soon face constant attacks from two stand users.

The second storyline, named "Passionate tomb of sand", happens after the battle against Hol Horse and Boingo. As Iggy doesn't appear, it probably happens during his fight against Pet Shop, while Noriaki Kakyoin does not appear due to his injured eye. The Joestar group battles against an ancient stand.

Characters

 * Star Platinum / Jotaro Kujo
 * Silver Chariot / Jean Pierre Polnareff
 * The Fool / Iggy
 * Hermit Purple / Joseph Joestar
 * Magician's Red / Mohammed Abdul
 * Satanic Coupler / Absalom
 * Dark Mirage / Michal
 * Ptah / The Scribe Ani