Domu: The Dreams of Children

A single, self-contained graphic novel from 1994, Domu: The Dreams of Children is a chilling standalone horror story from Reed Consumer Books Limited. Written and illustrated by the legendary manga creator Katsuhiro Otomo, it stands as a powerful, early masterwork of psychological suspense. The story explores the terrifying potential of psychic powers when an entire housing complex becomes the silent battlefield between a mysterious old man and a young girl, both possessing immense mental abilities. This haunting, meticulously drawn tale is essential for its visceral demonstration of Otomo's genius before his world-famous work on Akira, proving his mastery of tension and the supernatural.