Blade of the Immortal #5

Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal arrives at Dark Horse with raw, visceral energy in this 1996 release — part one of the two-part "Genius" arc. The cover depicts a blood-soaked warrior mid-cry, robes torn and tattered, wielding a blade against a luminous full moon backdrop that bathes the deep blue night in eerie gold. It's a striking piece of manga artistry that captures the brutal, painterly intensity that made this series stand out on American shelves.