Discover the Beginnings of Horror Legend Junji Ito

Deserter: Junji Ito Story Collection is a unique opportunity to dive into the original and varied terrifying tales that foreshadowed the career of one of the most influential masters of horror. If you enjoy dark and original horror stories, this collection will completely absorb you.

Gripping Atmosphere and Original Tales

This collection brings together several of Junji Ito's early works from when the author was just entering the world of horror and slowly planting the seeds of dread we know today. Stories like “Deserter” take you to the forgotten era after World War II, when a family secretly hides a military deserter for eight years, keeping him in an illusion that the war is still ongoing. Other stories explore complicated and mysterious relationships, such as a pair of girls who look alike but are not twins, or a boy's nightmares that threaten to break into reality.

Deserter: Junji Ito Story Collection is not only a set of original and unsettling stories, but also a journey into the beginnings of the author's career, one that changed the rules of the horror genre and offers a completely unique experience full of tension and mystery.

Why Choose This Collection?

• Access to the early works of one of the most important authors of horror comics.
• Original and unconventional stories that will engage not only horror fans.
• Suspenseful atmosphere full of secrets and unexpected twists.
• A unique view of the postwar period and psychological terrors.
• A quality collector's item suitable for any horror lover's library.

Key Product Features

• Contains roughly a dozen of Junji Ito's early horror short stories.
• Immerses you in the dark and original world of Japanese horror.
• Features stories dealing with psychological tension as well as supernatural motifs.
• An excellent title for horror fans and new readers seeking quality horror literature.
• The translation and edition preserve the atmosphere and details of the original stories.