黒執事 [Kuroshitsuji] [Black Butler] #26

A striking departure from the series' usual Victorian aesthetic, this volume of Yana Toboso's Black Butler puts a dark-skinned, white-haired man center stage — dressed in flowing green robes with a white turban, he holds what appears to be a string of beads with quiet, deliberate intensity. The ornate floral border framing the cover gives the whole composition an elegant, almost ceremonial weight that feels distinct even within this consistently well-designed series. Fans of Kuroshitsuji will find this volume's cover alone a compelling reason to pick it up.