The Tale of the Outcasts #7

Volume 7 of Makoto Hoshino's The Tale of the Outcasts assembles a striking quartet on its cover — a pale, golden-eyed figure looming at the top, a fierce shirtless warrior gripping a blade at center, a white-haired young woman with piercing blue eyes, and a smaller green-haired figure partially obscured in the lower corner, all set against a dramatic backdrop of fire and moonlight. Hoshino's artwork brings real energy to this ensemble, the contrasting characters hinting at a story where unlikely companions navigate a world that hasn't exactly welcomed them. At $12.99 from Seven Seas Entertainment, this 2023 release is a solid addition to the series for anyone drawn to atmospheric fantasy manga.