Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind Part 1

In the late 1980s, Viz Media brought Hayao Miyazaki’s epic manga Nausicaä of the Valley of Wind to English-speaking readers for the first time in this seven-issue comic series. Translated by David Lewis and Toren Smith, the story follows a young princess in a post-apocalyptic world as she navigates a toxic jungle and warring kingdoms, all rendered in Miyazaki’s breathtaking, intricate artwork. This adaptation is significant as an early, faithful English release of Miyazaki’s masterwork, introducing Western audiences to the rich, ecological themes and nuanced storytelling that would later define his legendary film career.