Trese

In Trese, a 2024–present series from Dantes Verlag, readers follow the supernatural crime-fighting exploits of Alexandra Trese, a detective who navigates the shadowy underworld of Philippine mythology. Over its initial three-issue run, the comic blends noir-style investigation with folkloric horror, drawing on the rich storytelling tradition of the Philippines. The series is most associated with writer Budjette Tan and artist Kajo Baldisimo, whose collaborative work has brought a distinct, culturally grounded voice to the global comic landscape. Trese matters for its fresh, unapologetic integration of local myth into a modern urban fantasy framework.