Velveteen & Mandala

In this single-issue debut from Vertical, Velveteen & Mandala (2011–present) introduces a stylized, introspective world blending surreal imagery with quiet emotional depth. The series, primarily associated with writer and artist Hideshi Hino, explores themes of childhood, memory, and the uncanny through a hauntingly beautiful visual narrative. Though brief in its initial release, it stands as a distinctive entry in Hino's body of work, offering a compact yet resonant experience for readers drawn to poetic, offbeat storytelling.