Damned Master #3

Volume 3 of Damned Master arrives with a striking cover that sets an intense, moody tone — a dark-haired young man lunges forward against a fiery red-orange backdrop, autumn leaves swirling around him as he reaches out with an almost desperate urgency. The brooding atmosphere and dynamic composition, courtesy of artist Chi Katayama working from Uni's scenario, make this French-language manga release from Komikku Éditions hard to ignore. If the first two volumes drew you in, this 2016 installment looks ready to push the tension even further.