The King

The King (2005–present, Top Shelf) is a single-issue comic that introduces a mysterious, unnamed ruler who wields absolute power in a stark, minimalist world. Created by the acclaimed team of writer/artist Ho Che Anderson, this debut issue establishes a chilling allegory about authority and isolation through its sparse, evocative art and terse dialogue. While only one issue has been published, its concentrated storytelling and bold visual style have made it a distinctive entry in Top Shelf's catalog of independent, creator-driven work.