Candy & Cigarettes

A gritty, two-volume thriller from Altraverse, Candy & Cigarettes (2021–2023) follows a retired hitman and a precocious eleven-year-old girl who form an unlikely, violent partnership. Written and illustrated by Tomonori Inoue, this 11-issue series blends dark humor with brutal action as the duo takes on corrupt adults and organized crime. Its concise, self-contained story stands out for its sharp contrast between childhood innocence and cold-blooded professionalism, earning a cult following for its unflinching tone and tight pacing.