Murciélago #5

Volume 5 of Yoshimurakana's Murciélago delivers a striking cover that sets the tone perfectly — a sharp-eyed young woman in dark clothing poses confidently against a backdrop of shattered glass, a spider creeping nearby and splashes of crimson punctuating the scene. The small mascot figure tucked into the corner adds a touch of dark humor that fans of the series have come to appreciate. Published by Yen Press in 2018, this explicit-content-rated volume continues one of manga's more audaciously styled action series.