VARIANTE (2025)

"Written and illustrated by Iqura Sugimoto CMX. A murderous entity controls the arm of an innocent girl in this new horror and suspense series presented in a new, larger format. After seeing her family slaughtered, Aiko is surprised to wake up on a laboratory table, apparently intact. But when she notices the horribly disfigured arm grafted onto her body, she soon realizes that life as she knew it before the attack is now over. Infused with the DNA of a mysterious monster known as Chimera, the arm acts on the urges of its master - leaving Aiko powerless to stop it. Alone and frightened, how will she deal with this horrible fate? "

"Written and illustrated by Iqura Sugimoto CMX. Agents from Aethos - a mysterious, government-linked corporation - want to use the power of Aiko's demon arm to fight the deadly creatures known as Chimeras, whose attacks on the civilian population are increasing. But Sudo, the agent who has befriended Aiko, isn't so happy about this development. In helping them to defeat this enemy, is she becoming an even greater threat herself?"

"Written and illustrated by Iqura Sugimoto CMX. Agent Sudo tries to uncover the secret behind Aethos, the government linked corporation in charge of investigating the Chimeras. But in doing so, he stumbles upon a secret from his own past-a girl he believed he had killed years ago, but who instead has been a subject of experimentation. As for Aiko, she's having doubts about what the Chimeras really are and may be losing the will to fight them. Advance-solicited; on sale April 9 • 5.5' x 8' • 178 pg, B&W"

"Written and illustrated by Iqura Sugimoto CMX. FINAL VOLUME! Agent Sudo breaks into the headquarters of Atheos, intent on exposing the true purpose of this secret organization and rescuing Aiko, their reluctant pawn. The final battle over her fate is about to begin and Aiko is finished being anyone's weapon but her own. The real story behind the slaughter of Aiko's family is revealed. Will she ever be able to find a place in the world again? Advance-solicited; on sale July 9 • 5.5' x 8' • 194 pg, B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS"