Le Portrait de Petite Cossette

Based on an anime series, this manga follows the story of an art student and his obsession with a cursed portrait. It’s a dark story supported by equally dreary artwork. While sharing some quirks commonly found in manga – unexplained character motivations and an odd preoccupation with scattered, hidden objects, for example – this title is also surprisingly erudite, tossing in bits of philosophy, literary theory and art history. It will likely find a strong audience in fans of gothic and horror comics.