Hitomi

In 2022 and 2023, Image Comics published Hitomi, a five-issue miniseries that blends supernatural horror with a deep sense of cultural dislocation. The story follows a young Japanese woman in America whose struggle with identity and belonging takes a terrifying turn when she discovers she is connected to a vengeful, ancient spirit. Anchored by the atmospheric artwork of Brent McKee, Carlos Lopez, and Valentina Napolitano, the series stands out for its quiet, character-driven approach to horror, exploring themes of heritage and isolation rather than relying on jump scares. It's a concise, haunting tale that uses the comic medium to examine how the past can reach out and claim the present.