Exaxxion #2

The second volume of Kenichi Sonoda's Exaxxion arrives with a cover that puts its two leads front and center — a determined young man and a red-suited young woman pressed close together atop a sleek, dark mech or vehicle, both radiating urgency and focus. Sonoda's clean, expressive character designs shine here, balancing action-ready tension with an undeniable spark between the pair. A solid pickup for fans of mecha-flavored manga from 2000.