七都市物語 [Nana Toshi Monogatari] #4

A young soldier in a dark military uniform sits amid an enormous mound of human skulls, shovel in hand, his expression weary yet steely — a striking image that sets a grim, weighty tone for this fourth volume of Nana Toshi Monogatari. The cover art, rendered with the gritty detail manga fans will appreciate, immediately signals a story steeped in conflict, sacrifice, and the costs of war across the seven cities named in the series' subtitle. Published by Kōdansha, this installment looks to be essential reading for anyone following this ambitious saga.