The Courageous Princess

Rod Espinosa's The Courageous Princess, published by Dark Horse since 2007, is a creator-owned fantasy adventure that follows a resourceful young heroine who defies traditional princess tropes. Espinosa writes and illustrates the series, crafting a vibrant, manga-influenced world filled with monsters, magic, and moral challenges. The series stands out for its earnest, empowering storytelling and its celebration of courage and kindness as the truest forms of strength.