Slave Widow Mariko

Hirohisa Onikubo writes and draws this dark historical drama from IDP, launched in 2023 as a single issue. The series centers on Mariko, a woman navigating a brutal feudal Japan after her husband’s death, blending visceral action with psychological depth. Onikubo’s stark, expressive art and lean storytelling mark it as a distinctive, creator-driven work in the indie landscape.