Kabuki [Kabuki: Fear the Reaper]

David Mack's Kabuki: Fear the Reaper launched in 1994 with Caliber Press, a single-issue debut that introduced readers to Mack's singular, painterly storytelling. This first chapter of the long-running Kabuki saga established the series' signature blend of psychological depth, intricate design, and a near-future setting. Mack, as both writer and artist, crafted a visually arresting and narratively dense opening that would define the series' reputation for experimental, literary comics. It remains the essential starting point for a creator-driven work that has continued to evolve across decades.