Abigaël Martini #1

From Éditions Carabas comes this stylish 2006 French graphic novel, its cover immediately commanding attention with a confident woman in a bold red dress striding forward, handbag in hand, her elongated shadow stretching dramatically behind her against a cool turquoise background. Thomas Azuélos brings a wonderfully spare, expressive line to the image — the figure of Abigaël Martini herself radiates attitude and movement in just a few deft strokes. It's the kind of cover design that makes you want to know exactly who this woman is and where she's headed.