戦×恋 [Ikusa x Koi] #1

Volume 1 of Val Love (戦×恋) launches this Square Enix series with an eye-catching cover featuring a confident blonde young woman in a striking black military-styled outfit, complete with a rakish black hat and what appears to be a staff or weapon in hand. The bold Japanese text and the Shōnen Gangan branding frame her dynamic pose with real energy, setting an immediate tone of action mixed with romantic comedy. A great entry point for fans of the supernatural battle-harem genre in manga form.