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Junji Ito - Deserter: Story Collection

Junji Ito - Deserter: Story Collection

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In the quiet shadows of domestic life and the unsettling corners of the human psyche, a different kind of terror takes root. From a deserter hiding in a family’s attic for years after the war ended to a vengeful spirit haunting a neighborhood, these stories strip away the veneer of normalcy to reveal the rot beneath. Deserter is a chilling exploration of guilt, isolation, and the grotesque consequences of human cruelty, presented in a premium deluxe edition that showcases Junji Ito’s legendary ability to turn psychological trauma into physical nightmares.
Ito found inspiration for Deserter in his own early fascination with the macabre and the darker impulses of the human heart, using the collection to highlight the "monsters" that dwell within people rather than beneath the sea. Having transitioned from a career as a dental technician to a master of manga, Ito draws heavily from the classic horror tropes of the 1980s and 90s, focusing on the fragility of sanity when confronted by inescapable past sins.
Japanese Name: 冨江 (Selected early works from Junji Ito Kessaku-shu)
English Title: Deserter: Junji Ito Story Collection
Story & Art: Junji Ito
Original Publisher: Asahi Shimbun Publications
English Publisher: VIZ Media (Signature / Deluxe Hardcover)
Release Years (Original): 1987–1995 (Original magazine runs)
Hardcover Deluxe Release: 2021 (English Edition)
Volumes: 1 Deluxe Hardcover (collects 12 short stories)
Age Rating: Mature (16+)
Genre: Horror, Supernatural, Psychological, Seinen
Themes: Psychological Torment, Guilt, Domestic Terror, Revenge, Body Horror

Awards, Nominations & Sales Milestones
Nominee: Eisner Award for Best Archival Collection/Project—Comic Books. Deserter serves as a definitive look at Ito’s evolution as a storyteller, collecting some of his earliest and most influential works. As of 2026, it remains a consistent bestseller in the VIZ Media horror catalog, praised by critics for its raw, unfiltered look at the foundations of modern Japanese horror and Ito’s mastery of the short-story format.

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