One Punch Man manga cover showcases an unexpected appearance of Blast

Scheduled for release on Thursday, November 2, 2023, One Punch Man Volume 29 revealed the front and back covers of the upcoming manga volume. Showcasing the Hero Association's esteemed S-Class Rank 1 hero, Blast, the front cover unveiled the highly anticipated, full-color depiction of the character. Following the journey of Saitama, a hero who achieved unmatched strength through rigorous training and the ability to vanquish any opponent with a single blow, ONE and Yusuke Murata's One Punch Man manga series delves into his heroic exploits as a hobby, catalyzing his induction into the Hero Association upon forming an acquaintance with the cyborg hero Genos.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the One Punch Man manga.

One Punch Man Volume 29 features Blast on the front cover

Just released! The cover art for One Punch Man Volume 29 is here! This highly anticipated volume features the S-Class Rank 1 Hero Blast and the mysterious Manako, making it their debut on the cover. Fans will also be excited to see the familiar faces of Saitama and Flashy Flash. Don't miss out on this epic installment! #OnePunchMan #Volume29 #BlastDebut

While these two characters have been featured in manga for an extensive period, it is the inaugural occasion where they will be depicted in vibrant color. Consequently, enthusiasts can finally discover their definitive hues.

Furthermore, the manga series unveiled the back cover art of the highly anticipated volume 29, showcasing the formidable "New Blizzard Group" consisting of Bomb, Fubuki, and Bang. Despite individually gracing the manga's front cover before, this marks the first time all three characters have been depicted together, much to the delight of eager fans.

How fans reacted to One Punch Man Volume 29 covers

The new cover artwork of Blast received overwhelming praise from fans, who were particularly excited about seeing the character in color. Having been hailed as the strongest hero since the early days of the series, fans eagerly awaited more appearances from Blast.

Additionally, fans were left confused about the color palette of Blast as the series had not released a colored illustration for him. However, the upcoming volume is expected to clear any doubts fans may have.

On the other hand, there were fans who were not particularly thrilled with the new front cover artwork. While they appreciated the inclusion of Blast, being the hero's first cover, fans expressed their wish for individual cover art featuring him. Unfortunately, Blast's presence on the cover was overshadowed by the inclusion of Saitama, Flashy Flash, and Manako, resulting in disappointment for fans.