王国物語 [Ōkoku Monogatari] #1

Two golden-haired figures draped in ornate jewelry and rich blue-and-gold regalia gaze outward from this striking opening volume, their regal bearing immediately signaling a world of court intrigue and ancient power. Asumiko Nakamura's unmistakable linework brings a languid, painterly elegance to Tales of the Kingdom, and this first volume from Shueisha promises the kind of lush, atmospheric storytelling her work is known for. A beautiful entry point into what looks to be a sweeping, opulent fantasy.