The rest of the world knew him as Hirohito, but to his subjects he was always just "the Emperor." Known posthumously as Showa, Japan's 124th monarch reigned for over 60 years, during which he would be witness to both the best and worst of times.
Showa: A History of Japan 1926-1939, by Shigeru Mizuki.
DRAWN & QUARTERLY, Manga.
Rating: ★★★★