7th Garden #2

Mitsu Izumi's *7th Garden* continues with this eye-catching second volume, its cover dominated by a fierce blue-haired figure in ornate white-and-purple armor, a swirling lollipop in hand and scattered candy pieces floating around her against a clean white background framed in gold filigree. The mix of sweetness and sharp intensity in her wide-eyed, open-mouthed expression perfectly captures the series' knack for blending whimsy with genuine menace. Published by Delcourt/Tonkam in 2017, this is a great entry point for readers who enjoy manga that pairs striking character design with an unmistakably dramatic flair.