Blade of the Immortal #13

Hiroaki Samura's cover for this 2004 Dark Horse volume places a young, dark-haired figure at center — hat pulled low, eyes intense, a stringed instrument gripped close like both a shield and a secret. The muted green background and the subtitle "Mirror of the Soul" give the image a quietly introspective mood that feels like a deliberate counterpoint to the series' reputation for fierce swordsmanship. *Blade of the Immortal: Mirror of the Soul* collects the "Shadows" storyline and showcases why Samura's blend of feudal atmosphere and deeply human character work continues to resonate.