Jujutsu Kaisen #9

Volume 9 of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen — subtitled Mort prématurée in this French Ki-oon edition — arrives with a cover that commands attention: a dark-robed figure with long flowing hair cradles a glowing golden orb in one bandaged hand while the other rests pensively near their face, an air of brooding intensity filling every corner of the composition. The smoky, industrial backdrop and the dramatic sweep of fabric give the image a weight that feels both elegant and ominous. If you've been following this series, volume 9 is exactly the kind of entry that reminds you why Akutami's work hits so hard.