Punch Up

In the early 2010s, Asuka published Punch Up, a four-issue miniseries that brings a sharp, character-driven twist to the superhero genre. The story centers on a struggling young hero who, after a public failure, must navigate the messy intersection of personal ambition, public perception, and the gritty reality of being a costumed vigilante. Written with a keen ear for dialogue and a focus on emotional stakes over spectacle, this short run offers a compact, thoughtful take on what it means to try—and fail—in a world of capes and masks. It's a quietly acclaimed entry for readers who appreciate the human side of the superhuman.