Isabella Bird, Femme exploratrice #9

Taiga Sassa's ongoing manga series about the intrepid Victorian explorer continues with this ninth volume from Ki-oon's Kizuna imprint. The cover sees Isabella herself front and center, grinning broadly as she holds up a large, dramatically rendered traditional Japanese demon mask — a vivid contrast between her Western traveler's attire and the bold folk artistry of her surroundings. Behind her, a lively festival scene unfolds with colorful figures dancing and celebrating, capturing the spirit of cross-cultural wonder that defines this series.