UFO MUSHROOM INVASION TP

UFO Mushroom Invasion is a vintage sci-fi horror manga by Shirakawa Marina, originally published in 1976. This softcover collection marks the second volume in the SMUDGE line, a curated archive of vintage horror, occult, and dark fantasy manga translated and presented for today's readers by historian Ryan Holmberg. Marina writes and draws a chilling tale of a mountain crash-landing UFO and a baffling crew whose alien presence hints at a deeper danger: spores that transform and threaten Earth. The story blends pulpy mystery with folklore-laced atmosphere, echoing Japanese folktales while delivering claustrophobic suspense as authorities hide the truth from the public. Holmberg's accompanying essay situates the work within manga history, offering context for fans of cult classics and for those exploring the cross-cultural thread of spore horror. A memorable, unsettling read that rewards patient, attentive rereads.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of vintage sci-fi horror and cult manga classics who enjoy atmospheric storytelling.
• Readers curious about Japanese folklore influences in comics and how spore-horror ideas were imagined in the 1970s.
• Fans of Shirakawa Marina's writer-artist-creator work and those interested in manga history and archival editions like SMUDGE.
• People who appreciate essays framing comics history and cross-cultural genre blending.