Young Comic #495

Young Comic was a prominent Japanese manga anthology magazine published by Futabasha, catering primarily to the seinen demographic throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Issue number 495 was part of a long-running serial publication that served as a platform for experimental narratives, noir-influenced storytelling, and gritty urban themes that characterized the era's transition in manga production.

The publication was recognized for fostering works by influential creators who utilized the medium to explore complex social themes beyond traditional children's manga. The design of these issues typically featured high-contrast cover art and dense, newsprint-quality layouts, reflecting the accessible, high-turnover nature of Japanese weekly and monthly periodicals during the late twentieth century.