House of Brutes #2

Gengoroh Tagame's House of Brutes Volume 2 arrives from Dynamite with a cover that immediately announces its sensibility: a powerfully built, bearded man rendered in Tagame's elegant, woodblock-inspired linework tumbles or reclines against a warm neutral ground, his green kimono falling open, a vivid red sash at his throat catching the eye. The restrained palette and classical composition showcase why Tagame's aesthetic sits at a compelling crossroads between traditional Japanese visual art and contemporary manga. A worthwhile continuation of the series for readers already invested in Tagame's distinctive artistic world.