'Aumākua

A quietly powerful six-issue series from Mana Comics, Aumākua (2014–2019) weaves Hawaiian mythology into a contemporary story about family, legacy, and spiritual guardianship. The series follows a young woman who discovers her connection to the aumākua—ancestral spirits that take animal form—and must navigate the responsibilities and dangers that come with this heritage. With its intimate scope and deep respect for Indigenous culture, the series stands as a distinctive, heartfelt work in independent comics.