武装錬金 [Busō Renkin] #2

The second volume of Nobuhiro Watsuki's Busō Renkin arrives with a striking cover — a young girl in a sailor-style school uniform stands poised amid a constellation of gleaming blades radiating outward against a deep cosmic backdrop of red and black. Her confident, determined expression and the dynamic arrangement of weapons surrounding her immediately signal that this series blends supernatural action with a distinctly youthful energy. Published by Shueisha under their Bunko line, this is a sharp showcase of the series' signature mix of stylized character design and alchemical combat.