>>81676782
western comic books have their roots in newspaper comic strips, which didn't allow much artistic expression due to their size. The format carried on and is still used today. Something like pic rel is more in tune with the typical format of a western comic than the art depicted in Berserk.
Generally speaking now, japan always had a wider perspective in regards to the abilities of visual mediums (specifically; animation, drawing, etc.) as vectors for "mature storytelling" than westerners.
"If it's drawn, it's for kids" is a generally agreed upon view here.