Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project #2

In "Stage 08" of *Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project*, Shinji’s already complicated life takes a sharp turn when Asuka joins Misato’s household, bringing chaos and tension in her wake. Soon after, Shinji, Asuka, and Kaworu are unexpectedly drawn into the mysterious Artificial Evolution Program, setting off a new chapter in their fragile lives. Written by Osamu Takahashi, Michael Gombos, and Carl Gustav Horn, with art and inks by Osamu Takahashi, and lettering by John Clark, the issue’s cover by Osamu Takahashi captures the growing unease beneath the surface.