Black Torch #1

A confident young man in tactical gear strides forward against a blazing red background, a black cat perched dramatically at his shoulder and dark energy swirling around his raised hand — it's a striking opening image for Tsuyoshi Takaki's Black Torch. The cover sets up a world where supernatural forces and a grinning, battle-ready protagonist feel inseparable, hinting at the kind of kinetic shonen energy that makes volume ones so compelling. Published by Ki-oon in 2018, this French edition is a fine entry point into what promises to be a fast-paced, stylish series.