Puella Magi Madoka Magica #2

Two magical girls leap into action on Hanokage's vibrant cover for this 2012 volume — a blue-haired warrior in a flowing cape and armored skirt brandishes her lance at the forefront, while a pink-and-red-clad companion soars dynamically above her, ribbons streaming through a soft, bubble-filled backdrop. The chapter inside, "Regrets? How Could I Regret This?", promises the kind of emotional weight that makes this Magica Quartet story so compelling. With art and cover by Hanokage, this is a beautifully presented entry in one of 2012's most talked-about manga series.