Keiji #9

Volume 9 of Keiji presents a striking image of the long-haired warrior Keiji astride a powerful black horse, spear in hand, his flowing purple hair and layered armor radiating the restless energy of a man who lives by his own rules. The bold, brushstroke-style title lettering perfectly frames this Sengoku-era saga from Keiichiro Ryū and Tetsuo Hara, whose dynamic artwork gives every page the weight of a woodblock print come to life. Published by Casterman in 2008, this French-language edition brings one of manga's most visually arresting samurai series to a broader audience.