9 Tijgers #1

The opening volume of 9 Tijgers introduces readers to Xiao Wei, and Jian Yi's cover sets an immediate tone: a sleek, dark-haired young woman in a fitted green qipao-style outfit stands poised against a lush jungle backdrop, a weapon held ready at her side — all cool confidence and quiet tension. Writer Olivier Vatine and artist Jian Yi launched this series in 2009, and the richly rendered cover work, with its moody green palette and detailed figure, signals a stylish action story with strong visual ambition. If you're drawn to sharp character design and an atmosphere that blends Eastern aesthetics with gritty edge, this first chapter looks like a compelling place to start.