Crimson Hero #2

Mitsuba Takanashi's volleyball drama continues in this second volume from Shojo Beat's 2006 lineup, its stark black cover letting the bold Crimson Hero logo and a solitary volleyball speak quietly but confidently for the series. The minimalist design — title, volume number nestled inside that single ball, nothing more — gives the whole package a focused, purposeful feel that mirrors the sport at the story's heart. If you're following this shojo series about passion and perseverance on the court, volume two is a natural next step.