Bastard
Viz · 2003–2010 · 20 issues
About the series
In the mid-2000s, Viz Media brought the dark fantasy series Bastard to English-language readers, running for twenty issues from 2003 to 2010. Known for its heavy metal-inspired aesthetic and intricate magic system, the series follows a powerful, amnesiac wizard who awakens in a medieval fantasy world torn by war and sorcery. Most closely associated with creator Kazushi Hagiwara, the comic is celebrated for its dense, detailed art and a narrative that blends high fantasy with punk-rock attitude. It stands as a cult-classic import that helped define Viz’s mature-readers line during that era.