One Piece #34

Set against the aquamarine backdrop of the Water Seven arc, this volume's cover assembles a striking lineup of characters — straw-hatted Luffy front and center, flanked by what appears to be a mix of Straw Hat crew members and unfamiliar faces, including a figure in a "Galley" cap and a wide-grinning fish-headed character. Eiichiro Oda's crisp, expressive artwork captures the energy and personality that makes this arc so memorable. At $9.99, this 2010 Viz release of volume 34 is a welcoming entry point into one of manga's most beloved adventure sagas.