Combatants Will Be Dispatched! #5

Volume 5 of Combatants Will Be Dispatched! keeps the sharp comedic energy of Natsume Akatsuki's story firing on all cylinders, brought to life with Masaaki Kiasa's crisp art and character designs by Kakao Lanthanum. The cover centers on a confident blonde young woman in a flowing white dress and military-style shirt — cross hairpin and all — standing arms-crossed atop what appears to be a large red sphere, while a brown-haired guy in tactical gear crouches somewhat awkwardly behind her, clearly playing second fiddle. It's a dynamic that captures the series' signature blend of action and comedy in one effortlessly cool image.