What Friends Say
"These are beautiful books. Haru is at all times moving, funny, exciting and sad, a thrillingly epic story which still manages to keep its focus small and personal."
Bunny vs Monkey, Looshkin, Flember,Super Duper Bunny League
"With Haru, Joe has conjured a masterful blend of dark-dream folklore and joy-filled adventure. A world so complete, it’ll draw you in and not let go."
Robin Robin, The Expanded Earth,The Cafe At The Edge Of The Woods
About the comic
A tiny bird who can't fly. A young boar who talks too much. A powerful artifact that could destroy everything.
Best friends Haru and Yama always wished for a big adventure — but not like this. When a mysterious object attaches itself to Yama, the two must leave home to find answers before its sinister magic spreads across the land.
With danger around every corner, Haru and Yama discover that even the smallest heroes can change the world.
Perfect for middle grade readers and fans of Lightfall, Amulet, and Bone, this graphic novel series relates a gripping story of growing up, facing tremendous adversity, and the lengths you would go for those that you love.
It has been called Tolkienesque by Publishers Weekly and Booklist, and in 2025, the first book, Haru: Book 1 - Spring, won The Broken Frontier Best Colorist Award, and the Leeds Book Awards Middle Grade Award. Haru: Book 3 - Fall, received a Starred Review from Kirkus Reviews.
An adventure for all to enjoy, about finding hope when times are at their darkest.
Artwork
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