The Assassin #1

The Assassin #1 (2005, Arcana) kicks off with a sharp, tense premise: a group of college journalism students, led by Paul, take on a real-world assignment that spirals into a dangerous investigation. When a string of corporate killings points to a mysterious, elegant Asian assassin, Paul’s friend Rico finds himself drawn to a new Japanese student named Maika—whose presence raises unsettling questions as the lines between target and investigator begin to blur. Written by Vicente Cifuentes and Sean O'Reilly, with art and inks by Vicente Cifuentes, the issue blends campus realism with a creeping sense of unease, all captured in a striking cover by Cifuentes.