Appleseed

Masamune Shirow's Appleseed returned to English-speaking readers in this four-issue 1990s series from Dark Horse, collecting the manga creator's iconic cyberpunk saga of super-soldiers, bio-engineered beings, and political intrigue in a post-apocalyptic world. Known for its dense, detailed art and sprawling future-tech worldbuilding, this edition helped cement Shirow's reputation in the West. A key entry for fans of sophisticated sci-fi comics, it remains a touchstone for its fusion of action and philosophical depth.