Blade of the Immortal #9

The cover of this 2003 Egmont Ehapa edition, drawn by Hiroaki Samura, presents a striking figure in a tattered red-and-grey kimono, sword raised and hair whipping wildly against a pale, windswept background — blood-spattered and battle-worn, radiating barely-contained intensity. It's a beautifully composed image that captures the brutal, elegant tone Samura brings to this series. Fans of visceral, artistically ambitious manga will find volume 9 a compelling addition to their collection.