Bizenghast

When a young girl moves into a decaying New England mansion, she discovers a hidden crypt where the restless dead are trapped, bound by a curse that only she can break. This gothic horror-fantasy series from Tokyopop, written and illustrated by M. Alice LeGrow, unfolds over four issues as the protagonist must navigate a supernatural labyrinth to release tormented souls. Bizenghast stands out for its lush, detailed art and its darkly whimsical take on the afterlife, cementing LeGrow as a distinctive voice in early 2000s manga-inspired comics.