Kirihoshi #1

The French edition of Yuuki Nakashima's Kirihoshi opens with a striking image: a bare-chested warrior in flowing black robes lunges forward, twin staffs or poles in hand, against a backdrop of ancient stone ruins dominated by a massive carved dragon's head. There's real energy in this opening volume — the figure's dynamic pose and the crumbling grandeur behind him set a tone of adventurous, myth-tinged action. A solid pick for fans of action manga with a bold visual style, published by Glénat in 2009.