King of Eden #1

A lone figure in a weathered trench coat stands with his back to us, facing down a churning mass of crimson — something massive, monstrous, and alive with dark energy looming above him. The stark black-and-white contrast against that blood-red creature makes for a genuinely striking opening image from writer Takashi Nagasaki and artist Ignito. If you're drawn to dark, atmospheric manga with a sense of brooding dread, King of Eden Vol. 1 makes a compelling first impression.