Lucika Lucika #6

Volume 6 of Yoshitoshi Abe's Lucika Lucika delivers another visually striking entry in this Ki-oon Kids series, its cover showing a young girl with flowing auburn hair and wide, striking red eyes, caught mid-movement against a moody urban backdrop of rain-slicked walls and a hint of rainbow. There's something quietly captivating about the image — she looks both small against her surroundings and full of an inner energy that draws you in. Abe's distinctive character design shines here, making this 2014 French edition a lovely addition to any shelf.