Dororo

Dawn T. Laabs and Osamu Tezuka collaborate on this Vertical-published series, a modern adaptation of Tezuka's classic samurai-horror manga. Originally a 3-issue run beginning in 2008, it follows a ronin's quest to reclaim his body parts from demonic foes, with Tezuka's iconic art anchoring the story. The series matters as a concise, accessible entry point to Tezuka's darker, more visceral work, preserving his signature visual storytelling for a new generation.