A-presto

In this three-issue 2013–2014 Tokyopop series, a young magician discovers a mystical deck of cards that grants real magical abilities, but each trick comes with a hidden cost. Written and illustrated by a single creator, A-presto blends coming-of-age drama with urban fantasy, exploring the price of ambition through a compact, self-contained story. Though brief, the series stands out for its tight focus on character and consequence within Tokyopop's original English-language manga lineup.