Junko Mizuno's Hansel & Gretel

In this singular 2003 graphic novel from Viz, Junko Mizuno reimagines the classic fairy tale through her signature pop-surrealist lens, blending candy-colored cuteness with grotesque, unsettling details. The story follows the siblings as they stumble into a witch’s edible abode, but Mizuno’s twisted, feminine aesthetic transforms the familiar into something both whimsical and eerie. As the sole creator of this one-issue series, Mizuno’s distinctive art—a fusion of manga, vintage erotica, and folk horror—makes this a cult standout, offering a dreamlike yet subversive take on a timeless cautionary tale.