Before the rise of modern horror giants like Junji Ito, the Japanese horror scene was dominated by these "pulp" masters. The SMUDGE repacks bridge the gap between the classic era of book-based horror manga and the magazine-driven horror boom of the 1990s.
: The physical books often feature upgraded cover designs and color galleries that contrast the original Japanese releases with modern aesthetic sensibilities. Key Titles in the SMUDGE Collection world of smudge comics repack
by Tarō Bonten: A gritty, visceral exploration of pulp horror that highlights the darker side of 1970s and 80s Japanese comics. Before the rise of modern horror giants like
by Norikazu Kawashima: The debut title of the imprint. Originally published in 1986, it is a haunting tale of an unloved young man who becomes the "monster" for a movie-obsessed woman. Key Titles in the SMUDGE Collection by Tarō