Blade of the Immortal #89

Hiroaki Samura's cover for this 2004 Dark Horse release captures a young woman in a richly detailed dark kimono adorned with crane motifs, her pose dynamic and coiled with quiet tension as she raises a folded fan overhead. The "Crossroads" chapter title feels entirely fitting given the focused, almost confrontational energy Samura brings to this single figure against a spare, atmospheric background. Bonus pinups by Pop Mhan and Jason Pearson make this issue a particularly appealing package for fans of the series.