Monstress

In the pages of Monstress, a young girl named Maika Halfwolf navigates a war-torn, alternate 1900s Asia, bound to a monstrous force of immense power. Launched by Norma Editorial in 2017, this dark fantasy series is defined by the lush, intricate artwork of Sana Takeda, whose detailed panels bring a richly imagined world of magic, steampunk, and ancient gods to life. Through its first nine issues, the series has earned acclaim for its complex female protagonist and a narrative that weaves themes of trauma, colonialism, and identity into a visually stunning tapestry.