Hyde & Closer #1

This French edition from Delcourt opens Haro Asō's supernatural action manga with an immediately striking cover: a spiky-haired young boy in a white shirt stands alongside an enormous, grinning bear-like creature sporting a red fedora and a plaid tie. The contrast between the wide-eyed kid and his intimidating — yet oddly stylish — companion sets a tone that's equal parts adventure and offbeat humor. A great starting point for manga fans looking for something fresh and a little unpredictable from 2009.