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: While often seen in colored versions today, the original manga's black and white detail is considered a peak achievement in the medium. : While manga is typically black and white,
: Before the cartoons and toys, the original Mirage Studios run was a dark, violent black and white indie phenomenon. Modern Masterpieces and Graphic Novels : While often
: David Lapham’s crime noir series uses stark layouts to heighten the tension of its brutal, interconnected stories.
: Stan Sakai’s legendary epic about a rabbit ronin in feudal Japan remains a masterclass in clean, expressive linework.