Tomoe

A three-issue miniseries from 2004–2005, published by Eidalon, Tomoe is a self-contained story that draws on Japanese folklore and samurai drama. The series is most associated with writer and artist Tomoe, whose detailed, atmospheric style gives the book a distinct, cinematic feel. Though brief, it stands as a notable example of early-2000s independent comics that blended Eastern genre elements with Western comic storytelling.