Sword Princess Amaltea #1

Natalia Batista's Sword Princess Amaltea arrives with a cover that immediately signals a fairy tale turned on its head — a determined young warrior princess, auburn curls adorned with a ribbon bow, levels her ornate gold-hilted sword with cool, steady blue eyes. Published by Nosebleed Studio in 2017, this opening volume wears its manga-influenced art style beautifully, blending fantasy armor and storybook charm into something genuinely fresh. If you've ever wanted a princess story where the hero does the rescuing, this first volume looks like exactly the right place to start.