Ippo #27

Volume 27 of Ippo — La Rage de Vaincre puts the series' determined young boxer front and center, gloves raised and eyes locked on his opponent with that unmistakable mix of grit and hunger. George Morikawa's cover art captures the raw intensity that has made this boxing manga such a compelling read, rendering Ippo's focused expression and powerful stance in vivid, punchy red tones. A solid addition to the Kurokawa run, this 2009 volume delivers exactly the fighting spirit fans have come to love.