King of Ants #7

A striking image anchors this seventh volume — a bare-chested, battle-hardened man grips a bloodied blade while a red-dressed woman dances above him amid splashes of crimson, the whole composition radiating dangerous tension and high stakes. Nagahisa Tsukawaki's scenario and Ryu Itô's artwork combine to make King of Ants one of the more visually arresting manga series in Komikku Éditions' 2019 catalogue. If you've been following the series, this volume's cover alone signals that the story is pushing its characters — and its drama — to the edge.