Inside Mari #1

The opening volume of Shuzo Oshimi's Inside Mari arrives with a cover that immediately sets its unsettling, intimate tone — a tall, self-assured young woman cradles a small, shirtless young man in her hands, the scale between them making the image feel surreal and quietly charged. Oshimi's clean linework and the stark white background give the composition a striking simplicity that draws your eye straight to that strange, tender dynamic. If you've enjoyed Oshimi's talent for exploring the uneasy territory between identity and connection, this 2018 Denpa release is an compelling place to start.