Ballad Opera #2

Two striking figures dominate this cover — a dark-haired character draped in shadow and crimson, and a pale, golden-eyed figure bathed in light — their contrasting aesthetics perfectly capturing the tension at the heart of Ballad Opera. Akaza Samamiya's artistry brings an elegant, almost theatrical intensity to this second volume, published by Glénat in 2019. If the first volume drew you in, this cover promises the drama is far from over.