Brave Story: A Retelling of a Classic

Rating:	★★★★
Category:	Books
Genre:	Comics & Graphic Novels
Author:	原案：宮部みゆき (Miyabe Miyuki) 漫画：小野洋一郎

haha, my friend just got this series. It's based on the novel, and is different from the anime film version. Darker, more suited for a teenage and adult crowd (as compared to the film, which was more for a kids' summer blockbuster).

Wiki entry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_Story

Official Manga Site:
http://www.comicbunch.com/bunch_comics/comic_list.php?series_id=28