Le Chevalier d'Eon #5

The fifth volume of Le Chevalier d'Eon arrives in 2014 with a striking cover that pairs an elaborately dressed woman in a sweeping crimson gown — adorned with roses and ribbons — with a figure in golden military armor who leans against her in a moment of quiet intensity. The contrast between her vivid baroque finery and his battle-worn regalia gives the image a rich, almost theatrical elegance. With story by Tou Ubukata and manga by Kiriko Yumeji, this historical fantasy series continues to blend 18th-century grandeur with dark, compelling drama.