Ryuko

From 2016 to 2018, French publisher Le Lézard Noir released Ryuko, a compact two-issue comic series that blends martial arts action with a modern crime thriller. The story follows a mysterious woman named Ryuko, a former yakuza enforcer with a hidden past, as she navigates a violent underworld of betrayal and supernatural elements. Known for its dynamic, cinematic artwork and tight storytelling, the series is a standout example of the publisher's focus on stylish, genre-bending graphic novels.