機動警察パトレイバー [Kidō Keisatsu Patoreibā / Mobile Police Patlabor] #9

The minimalist white cover of this ninth volume of Yuuki Masami's Mobile Police Patlabor (愛蔵版 deluxe edition from Shogakukan) lets the detailed linework of a hulking Labor mech speak for itself — all mechanical bulk and quiet menace rendered in crisp monochrome. It's a striking design choice that highlights just how much craft goes into the series' mechanical designs, giving the iconic patrol Labor an almost sculptural presence. Fans of mecha manga will find this deluxe collected edition a handsome way to experience one of the genre's most grounded and genuinely charming series.