Armenian-American artist Aram Vartanian's fantasy graphic novel "Fustuk," released in January 2026, merges Armenian culture with manga style in a magical food-powered world.

Armenian-American author and artist Aram Vartanian's fantasy graphic novel "Fustuk" combines Japanese manga aesthetics with Armenian cultural heritage, focusing on a magical food-based world where food has mystical power. Fans of both culinary storytelling and anime-inspired art will enjoy the series, which debuted in January 2026 and reimagines traditional Armenian dishes and folklore in a colorful, stylized universe.