空の帝国 [Kara no Teikoku] #1

A striking figure draped in flowing white fabric dominates the cover of this first volume, their pale blue hair and piercing red eyes hinting at a story rich with mystery and elegance. CMX's English-language release of Naoe Kita's The Empty Empire brings this evocative shoujo series to Western readers, and this opening volume sets a beautifully haunting tone from the very first glance. If you're drawn to manga that pairs gorgeous artwork with an atmospheric sense of intrigue, this is a compelling place to start.