Orphan and the Five Beasts

James Stokoe single-handedly wrote, drew, and lettered this four-issue Dark Horse series from 2021 to 2022, a visually explosive martial arts fantasy. It follows a lone warrior seeking vengeance against the five legendary beasts who murdered her master, each fight a showcase for Stokoe’s famously intricate, kinetic art. The book stands as a pure, creator-driven showcase of his distinctive style, blending wuxia tropes with his own brand of chaotic cosmic horror.