Lycanthrope Leo
Viz · 1994 · 7 issues
About the series
In the mid-1990s, Viz Media launched Lycanthrope Leo, a seven-issue miniseries that blends horror and martial arts with a distinctly Japanese flair. Written primarily by Fred Burke, Kengo Kaji, and Toshifumi Yoshida, with art by Kenji Okamura, the story follows a young man cursed with lycanthropy who must navigate a world of supernatural threats and personal demons. This series stands as a cult curiosity from Viz's early English-language manga experiments, showcasing the publisher's willingness to bring genre-bending, mature-themed stories to Western audiences. Its concise run and focused creative team make it a tight, atmospheric entry in the werewolf comic canon.