Saint Tail Comic

In the early 2000s, Tokyopop brought this manga-inspired comic to American readers, following Meimi Haneoka, a seemingly ordinary schoolgirl who moonlights as the nimble, phantom thief Saint Tail. By night, she uses her magical talents to steal back treasures stolen from innocent people, all while evading the persistent but kind-hearted boy who has sworn to catch her. Written and drawn by Megumi Tachikawa, this 18-issue series is a charming blend of magical girl adventure and lighthearted heist romance. It matters as a key early title in Tokyopop’s push to introduce manga-style storytelling to a Western comic audience.