Ghost in the Shell #6

Issue six of eight in Dark Horse's 1995 serialization of Masamune Shirow's manga masterwork, this penultimate stretch of Ghost in the Shell carries the intriguing chapter title "Bye-Bye Clay 7.15.2030." The cover, fully rendered by Shirow himself, places a red-haired, armored Motoko Kusanagi front and center — her cybernetic bodysuit gleaming against a shimmering golden-circuitry backdrop — while she cradles or grapples with a dark-haired figure below her, massive mechanical hardware looming in the background. It's a visually rich snapshot of the series' signature blend of sleek humanity and imposing technology, with Shirow's detailed linework and coloring on full display.