Published monthly from 1988 to 1992 these delightful full color comics have been created very much in the tradition of classic Sunday Comics pages in the USA, while fully retaining a Japanese character.  They are very low key works relating the quotidian adventures of Miss Ruki along with a cast of supporting characters, most notably her (best) friend Ecchan in page after page of cleanly drawn comics.  Each of these strips run two colums to a page that are read vertically, from top to bottom, then right to left. With one or two exceptions, all of the strips are two pages – four columns – in length.  

Here are 120 pages of relaxing and enjoyable bite-size works that are perfect for being read in snatches.  Once you have your copy, next time you feel yourself reaching for your phone, you can reach for this handy edition of Miss Ruki instead!

Translated by Alexa Frank who also provides a seven-page "translator's note" which is actually more akin to an introductory essay that provides some context, history and insight.