Com

Published by Mushi Pro Shoji from 1967 to 1972, Com was a landmark Japanese comic magazine that ran for 59 issues, serving as a vital creative hub for the era’s top manga talent. Most closely associated with Osamu Tezuka, who was its most frequent writer and artist, the series also featured significant contributions from Chiba Tetsuya. More than just a periodical, Com provided a platform for experimental and serialized storytelling that helped shape the direction of modern manga during a transformative period in the medium.