My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's #2

A brooding, dark-clad assassin commands the foreground while a luminous, armored figure looms dramatically in the background — the contrast between the two instantly sells the tension at the heart of this series. Hiroyuki Aigamo's art, adapted from Matsuri Akai's story with character designs by Tozai, brings a sharp, atmospheric energy to this 2020 release from Seven Seas Entertainment. If you're drawn to fantasy manga that pits a shadowy loner against a more conventionally heroic type, volume 2 looks like a compelling next step.