Paraiso #[nn]

Three children pick through rubble and debris in Suehiro Maruo's unsettling tableau — a girl in a bright pink dress stands apart while a pale child clutches a large crucifix and another boy crouches nearby amid scattered bones and broken objects, all rendered against a vivid green background. Published by Casterman in 2023, Paraiso carries Maruo's signature blend of eerie innocence and grotesque detail, making it immediately compelling for fans of his distinctive gekiga-influenced style. The contrast between the children's almost porcelain delicacy and the wreckage surrounding them creates a quietly haunting atmosphere that draws you in.