Okko: The Cycle of Earth

Set in a mythical feudal Japan where demons and magic are real, Okko: The Cycle of Earth is a four-issue miniseries from Archaia Studios Press (2008–2009). The story follows a disgraced samurai and his band of demon hunters as they investigate a mysterious plague corrupting the land. Written and illustrated by Hub, this series stands out for its lush, painted artwork and its blend of Japanese folklore with dark fantasy, marking a visually distinctive entry in the creator-owned comics landscape of the late 2000s.