Pumpkin Scissors #5

Against a bold purple background, this fifth volume of Ryotaro Iwanaga's Pumpkin Scissors features two characters in a dynamic mid-action pose — a wide-eyed dark-haired figure clutched by a fierce, white-haired girl brandishing a revolver. The energy between them crackles with urgency, hinting at the mix of tension and dark humor that defines this post-war manga series. With cover art by Iwanaga himself, this 2009 edition is a solid pick-up for fans following the ongoing adventures of the Imperial Army's war relief unit.