The King of Fighters: A New Beginning #5

Three fierce fighters dominate this volume 5 cover — a flame-wreathed brawler at the center flanked by a warrior in traditional garb and a young woman in yellow, with two intense close-up faces looming in the fiery background. The artwork, credited to Kyotaro Azuma based on SNK's beloved fighting game franchise, crackles with the same competitive energy that made The King of Fighters a fan favorite. If you're following this manga adaptation, the mounting tension on display here makes it clear the tournament stakes have never felt higher.