by Norikazu Kawashima: The debut title of the imprint. Originally published in 1986, it is a haunting tale of an unloved young man who becomes the "monster" for a movie-obsessed woman.

Unlike standard comic reissues, a SMUDGE repack is characterized by several high-end production features:

: Curated by Ryan Holmberg, the translations focus on maintaining the "pulp" energy while providing academic insight into the genre's prehistory.

: The physical books often feature upgraded cover designs and color galleries that contrast the original Japanese releases with modern aesthetic sensibilities. Key Titles in the SMUDGE Collection