The Innocent
Yen Press · 2011 · 1 issue
About the series
A single-issue manga from Yen Press, The Innocent (2011–present) is a stark historical drama centered on the life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the executioner of Paris during the French Revolution. Created by mangaka Shin'ichi Sakamoto, the series is known for its visceral, highly detailed artwork and unflinching exploration of the moral weight of state-sanctioned death. Though only one issue has been released so far, its reputation rests on Sakamoto's intense visual storytelling and the grim, philosophical premise that sets it apart from typical historical fiction.