Tales of the Kingdom #4

Asumiko Nakamura's Tales of the Kingdom continues with its fourth volume, and this cover alone makes a compelling case for the series. Two elaborately adorned figures — one with vivid red hair and rich golden jewelry, the other pale and white-haired with delicate pearl ornaments — are rendered in Nakamura's distinctively elegant style, their profiles close together against deep jewel-toned greens and reds. It's a visually sumptuous volume that carries the Parental Advisory label, signaling the mature, layered storytelling that fans of this series have come to appreciate.