Island #1

A wide-eyed young boy stands ankle-deep in the surf, surrounded by the scattered wreckage of a small plane, with a lush tropical island and a dramatic volcanic peak looming behind him — it's a promising setup for adventure and survival. Created by Mao & Waltch, this 2018 Bamboo Édition opener, subtitled Deus Ex Machina, pairs its cartoony charm with a genuinely gripping premise. If you're in the mood for a fun, all-ages castaway story, this first volume looks like a very enjoyable place to wash ashore.