Yan Vol. 1 (Titan, 2025)

From the award-winning writer of Oldmen and The Hidden Level, Chang Shen now delivers an action-packed and genre-bending thriller. Compelling characters and a suspenseful story force readers to choose between order or the supernatural, and peace or vengeance. Immerse yourself in a riveting tale of mystery and horror with Yan Volume 1, a masterpiece by the award-winning writer and artist Chang Sheng. Embark on a journey of suspense and action, as the mystery of Yen Tieh-hua's return leaves a trail of death and destruction. Despite having been declared dead ten years prior, in prison records, she is now back and seeking vengeance for her family's massacre, the same crime that she was imprisoned for. Accompany Detective Lei on his mission to shine a light on cold cases from the past, so he can solve current crimes and murders. We also witness the detective's struggle to grasp the supernatural revelations that he comes across throughout his investigation. This is no ordinary horror story, with a savage monster for readers to hate and fear. While she may be feared, we learn so much more about Yen Tieh-hua and her companion Higa Mirai (a chess prodigy who possesses the power of precognition) on their violent quest for justice. For fans of Chang Sheng's acclaimed works like Oldman and The Hidden Level, Yan Volume 1 offers a new side to the creator's innovation through a thrilling blend genres, combining Sci-fi concepts with a traditional horror story. Yan Volume 1 also poses the reader moral dilemmas throughout. Amidst the action-packed battles, tense moments of dread, and intricate puzzles and mysteries to be solved, readers must decide whether they accept one's motives for revenge, or if the supernatural should be shunned to maintain peace.