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Strange Pictures Vol.1

Author Uketsu
Illustrated by Aiba Noriyuki
Paperback
5-3/8"W x 7-2/3"H | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Jun 02, 2026 | 160 Pages | 9781787749313
Rated T+

The chilling manga adaptation of Uketsu’s bestselling horror phenomenon, brought to life by artist Aiba Noriyuki.

For fans of Junji Ito: this eerier mystery unravels in chilling childlike sketches and obscure clues that will haunt you long after the last page.


From Japan’s breakout horror sensation comes a chilling new manga experience.
Strange Pictures is the spine-tingling manga adaptation of Uketsu’s bestselling debut novel, brought vividly to life by artist Aiba Noriyuki. Uketsu – the enigmatic masked writer who has become one of Japan’s most talked-about authors – first captivated readers with a novel that sold in the millions. Now, the terror unfolds panel by panel.

At its core lie nine childlike sketches. A pregnant woman’s doodles on her blog conceal a dire warning. A boy’s simple drawing of his home hides a message no child should know. A murder victim’s final sketch becomes a clue that drags an amateur sleuth into a labyrinth of secrets. Each picture is innocent at first glance ­– yet when pieced together, they reveal a web of unsolved mysteries and shattered psyches.

For fans of Junji Ito and modern psychological horror, Strange Pictures transforms the mundane into the macabre. Some images fade, but these horrors will be etched in your memory.
Uketsu is Japan’s enigmatic masked author and YouTube creator, famed for his eerie videos and unsettling mysteries. His debut novel Strange Pictures became an international bestseller, translated into over 30 languages. Drawing on visual puzzles and psychological suspense, he crafts horror that lingers long after the final page.

Aiba Noriyuki is a Japanese manga artist known for his distinctive storytelling and artistic style. He gained recognition for his work on Henna E, a series that delves into the eerie and surreal, capturing the unsettling nature of everyday life. His illustrations bring a haunting visual dimension to Uketsu’s spine-chilling narrative.
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About

The chilling manga adaptation of Uketsu’s bestselling horror phenomenon, brought to life by artist Aiba Noriyuki.

For fans of Junji Ito: this eerier mystery unravels in chilling childlike sketches and obscure clues that will haunt you long after the last page.


From Japan’s breakout horror sensation comes a chilling new manga experience.
Strange Pictures is the spine-tingling manga adaptation of Uketsu’s bestselling debut novel, brought vividly to life by artist Aiba Noriyuki. Uketsu – the enigmatic masked writer who has become one of Japan’s most talked-about authors – first captivated readers with a novel that sold in the millions. Now, the terror unfolds panel by panel.

At its core lie nine childlike sketches. A pregnant woman’s doodles on her blog conceal a dire warning. A boy’s simple drawing of his home hides a message no child should know. A murder victim’s final sketch becomes a clue that drags an amateur sleuth into a labyrinth of secrets. Each picture is innocent at first glance ­– yet when pieced together, they reveal a web of unsolved mysteries and shattered psyches.

For fans of Junji Ito and modern psychological horror, Strange Pictures transforms the mundane into the macabre. Some images fade, but these horrors will be etched in your memory.

Creators

Uketsu is Japan’s enigmatic masked author and YouTube creator, famed for his eerie videos and unsettling mysteries. His debut novel Strange Pictures became an international bestseller, translated into over 30 languages. Drawing on visual puzzles and psychological suspense, he crafts horror that lingers long after the final page.

Aiba Noriyuki is a Japanese manga artist known for his distinctive storytelling and artistic style. He gained recognition for his work on Henna E, a series that delves into the eerie and surreal, capturing the unsettling nature of everyday life. His illustrations bring a haunting visual dimension to Uketsu’s spine-chilling narrative.
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