Steam Detectives
Viz · 1998–2004 · 8 issues
About the series
In the gaslit, steampunk streets of a Victorian-era metropolis, Steam Detectives (1998–2004) follows a young inventor and his mechanical allies as they solve bizarre crimes. Published by Viz, this eight-issue series is most closely associated with creator Kia Asamiya, who brought a stylish, manga-infused vision to the genre. It matters as a compact, atmospheric fusion of detective noir and retro-futuristic adventure.