Outlanders

Set in a sprawling sci-fi universe, Outlanders ran from 1988 to 1992 under Dark Horse, blending high adventure with mature themes. The series, most closely associated with writer/artist Johji Manabe alongside co-writers Toren Smith and Dana Lewis and artist Wayne Truman, follows a cast of characters navigating a galaxy of warring empires and alien cultures. Its importance lies in bringing a distinct manga-influenced sensibility to American comics, offering a space opera that balanced action, humor, and a touch of romance.