Briar

In Briar (2022–2024), Boom! Studios reimagines the Sleeping Beauty legend as a dark fantasy epic, following its titular princess not as a passive sleeper but as a fierce warrior awakening in a world overrun by curses and monsters. Written with a sharp, modern sensibility and consistently illustrated by Alex Lins, the series subverts fairy-tale tropes while exploring themes of agency, survival, and the cost of breaking ancient magic. Its eight-issue run offers a complete, self-contained story that stands out for its gritty, character-driven take on a classic.