Rei Ayanami

Few characters in Modern Age comics carry such an aura of quiet mystery as Rei Ayanami, who made her catalog debut in Neon Genesis Evangelion #1 (2004), brought to the page by the creative talents of Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, GAINAX, and 貞本義行. Published through Bonnier Carlsen across a 2004–2007 run, she moves through a world populated by commanding figures like Gendo Ikari, the formidable Asuka Langley Soryu, and the looming presence of Evangelion Enhet 01. With ten appearances in the catalog, she's a compelling presence in this edition of the series — understated, enigmatic, and absolutely worth seeking out for any fan drawn to characters who say more in silence than others manage in a full issue.