2001 Nights #4

A space shuttle arcs gracefully above the curve of Earth on this striking 1996 Carlsen Comics edition of *2001 Nights* — the fourth German-language volume, subtitled "Himmelslichter." Yukinobu Hoshino's anthology of hard science-fiction space stories continues here with "Nacht 8," and the cover's orbital perspective, rendered by Viz Graphics, perfectly captures the sense of awe and vast distance that defines the series. A fine addition to any collection of thoughtful, science-grounded manga.