Tarō Bonten is perhaps one of the most rebellious figures in manga history. Face Meat is a confrontational masterpiece of counter-culture art. It features dense, ink-heavy illustrations that push the boundaries of what was acceptable in mid-century printed media. 5. Hide and Seek by Naono Yoshiko

by Tarō Bonten : A work by the legendary "tattoo artist mangaka," known for his visceral and transgressive art style. My Gorilla Family (Smudge vol. 05)

Brazilian comic artist first introduced the world to a young boy named "Cascão" in a newspaper comic strip in 1961. Known in English as Smudge , he is one of the main characters of the hugely popular Monica and Friends ( Turma da Mônica ) comic series, which is the best-selling Brazilian comic book in the world.

Smudge aims to document the evolution of the horror genre in Japan before it became dominated by modern icons like Junji Ito. Its mission is both artistic and educational:

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But with so many strips and storylines, where do you even begin? We’ve rounded up the "top" essentials you need to know to navigate this smudge-filled landscape. 1. The Top Fan-Favorite Characters

The following titles are among the most notable releases within this dark and surreal collection:

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: This anthology features a parade of grotesque figures: face-stealing psychopaths, killer sculptors, vengeful caterpillars, and surreal descents into hell.

The Smudge lineup features a distinct curation of post-war manga pioneers. These are the top standout volumes currently capturing the attention of underground comic collectors: 1. Her Frankenstein by Norikazu Kawashima