Black Rose has a large cast, so from time to time we’ll slip in some character bios to remind you who these folks are and what they’ve been up to lately. This time it’s Chimoku and Trellis, who you’ve gotten to see a fair amount of over these past few issues. It’s safe to say you haven’t seen the last of them!

Speaking of the climax of Issue 4, here’s some concept sketches of the death squad that came for Arion and Aliyana, including a peek under the mask of the Necromican Judge! We post more concept art every Friday over at our Facebook page, so be sure to give us a Like (and a Share, why don’tcha).

Here’s something new we’re starting: after each issue, we’re going to give you a few pages of bonus material. Today’s page is comprised of some in-universe documents: a constabulary report regarding the destruction of the Nelkan estate during the climax of Issue 4, and an order from Parliament sealing the case. This event will continue to have repercussions in the story to come. For a bigger version, click here!