漫画コミック [Manga Comic]

A pioneering anthology from Houbunsha, 漫画コミック [Manga Comic] ran for 178 issues from 1968 to 1982, helping to define the landscape of Japanese girls' manga during a transformative era. The magazine was a key platform for the "Year 24 Group" of female creators, most notably Riyoko Ikeda, whose epic The Rose of Versailles debuted within its pages. Its blend of historical drama, romance, and psychological depth marked a shift toward more sophisticated storytelling in shōjo manga, making it a foundational title for the genre's evolution.