Pumpkin Scissors #1

The opening volume of Ryotaro Iwanaga's Pumpkin Scissors arrives in English from Random House in 2007, and the cover wastes no time setting the tone — a dark-haired soldier leveling a massive gun surges forward against a vivid green background, while a blonde companion leaps into action behind him, sword raised and ready. It's a striking introduction to what looks like a world where military tension and determined characters collide head-on. Iwanaga's clean, energetic linework gives both figures a real sense of momentum, making this first volume a compelling place to start.