Frau Faust

In this five-issue manga miniseries from Tokyopop, a modern spin on the Faust legend follows a female doctor who makes a pact with a demon, only to find herself on a quest to reclaim the scattered body parts of her lost familiar. Written and illustrated by Kore Yamazaki, the series blends dark fantasy with academic intrigue, reimagining the classic tale through a female-driven lens. Its tight, self-contained story offers a character-focused exploration of ambition and consequence, making it a distinctive entry in the publisher's catalog of literary adaptations.