Made in Heaven #5

Volume 5 of Ako Shimaki's Made in Heaven arrives from Éditions Akata with a cover that perfectly captures the series' playful blend of old and new — a young woman dressed in an elegant, patterned kimono reclines while reading a manga, her expression caught somewhere between amusement and curiosity. The French dialogue bubbles surrounding her tease a wonderfully wry exchange about the men under discussion ("Are they stupid? Are they at least cute?"), setting a charming, comedic tone. If you've been following this romantic manga series, volume 5 looks ready to deliver more of the wit and warmth that makes it such a treat.