Polar

In Polar, a visually striking three-issue series published by Tokyopop (de) from 2015 to 2017, readers enter a cold, brutal world of high-stakes assassins and shadowy conspiracies. The story centers on a retired killer whose quiet life is shattered when his former employers decide to eliminate him, forcing him back into a life of violence. Known for its stark, minimalist art style and kinetic action sequences, the series stands out as a sleek, modern neo-noir thriller that influenced the look of the subsequent Netflix film adaptation.