23:45

In the taut, single-issue thriller 23:45, published by Kodansha USA in 2025, every moment counts as a desperate race against time unfolds. This self-contained story captures a single, high-stakes hour in a world where every second could mean the difference between safety and catastrophe. A crisp, atmospheric entry from the publisher's modern suspense line, it showcases the power of a tightly wound narrative delivered in a single, complete dose.