Nori and the Bats in the House

Rumi Hara’s Nori and the Bats in the House (2016–present) is a one-issue, self-contained comic from the artist-writer that follows a young girl’s quiet, domestic encounter with bats. Hara’s delicate, atmospheric linework and gentle storytelling bring a sense of wonder to this intimate, slice-of-life moment. Published as a standalone work, it showcases Hara’s singular voice in independent comics—a small, perfectly formed gem that lingers in the mind.