La cité des esclaves #8

Published by Casterman in 2016, this eighth volume of La cité des esclaves features a striking cover that juxtaposes a blue-haired figure in shadowed profile against a vivid backdrop of flame and warm golden light, with a small animal — possibly a cat — nestled close. The moody, painterly composition by Hirato Oishi and Shinichi Okada creates an atmosphere that feels both intimate and tense, hinting at the world of conflict and survival the series explores. A compelling addition to this manga series for readers following the story this far.