Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning
Yen Press · 2007–2011 · 15 issues
About the series
In Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning (2007–2011), Yen Press brought a taut, puzzle-box mystery to American comics, adapted from the acclaimed manga. The series follows a high school detective forced to unravel a chain of cryptic clues left by his missing brother, all while a shadowy organization closes in. Best known for its intricate, character-driven plotting and the work of writer Kyo Shirodaira and artist Eita Mizuno, this 15-issue run offers a smart, suspenseful thriller that rewards careful readers.