Hinges

In Hinges, a young girl named Orio arrives in the strange, clockwork city of Apala, where every citizen is paired with a mechanical companion known as a "link." This three-issue series from Tokyopop (de), written and illustrated by Meredith McClaren, quietly explores themes of identity and belonging through its lush, watercolor-inspired art and a deceptively simple narrative. A gentle, introspective fantasy that stands out for its atmospheric world-building and emotional depth, Hinges is a little-known gem from the mid-2010s that rewards patient readers.