Domu: A Child's Dream

In this haunting 1995 miniseries from Dark Horse, legendary Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo wrote and illustrated a chilling tale of psychic warfare in a Tokyo housing project. The story pits an elderly man with terrifying mental powers against a young girl who discovers her own latent abilities, leading to a quiet, brutal battle for control. Though only three issues long, Domu: A Child’s Dream stands as a masterwork of psychological horror and meticulous visual storytelling, showcasing Otomo’s unmatched ability to turn everyday settings into arenas of dread and wonder.