Elfen #10

A pale, silver-haired dark elf stands poised on a rooftop ledge, twin curved blades in hand, overlooking a sprawling twilight cityscape of towers and domed buildings — it's a commanding image that sets the tone perfectly for "Zwarte elf, somber hart" (Black Elf, Dark Heart). The moody blue atmosphere and the ornate golden mandala behind the figure give this tenth volume of Elfen a striking visual tension between beauty and menace. Ma Yi's cover work is detailed and assured, making this 2016 entry from Daedalus a genuinely atmospheric addition to the series.