Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda’s award-winning fantasy series Monstress is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a newly printed edition of Volume 1, now featuring a commemorative gold-foil cover. The anniversary release arrives as the franchise continues to expand its lineup, joining the recently published Volume 10, the Monstress Book One hardcover collection, and the nearly 900-page Compendium edition—all available ahead of the holiday season.

First launched in 2015, Monstress quickly became one of Image Comics’ most acclaimed titles, earning multiple Eisner, Harvey, Ringo, Hugo, World Fantasy, and British Fantasy Awards. In 2016, Liu made industry history as the first woman to win the Eisner Award for Best Writer for her work on the series. The comic has also been featured on Best-of-Year lists from major outlets including Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, and Powell’s.

Set in an alternate, art-deco-infused version of early 1900s Asia, the series follows Maika Halfwolf, a young woman navigating the aftermath of war while bonded to a powerful eldritch entity. Its blend of political intrigue, myth, and detailed steampunk-influenced artwork has made it a mainstay among modern fantasy readers. The anniversary edition and the full Monstress catalog are available through comic shops, major booksellers, and digital platforms.