Cat Burglar Black #[nn]

Richard Sala's atmospheric graphic novel presents a white-haired young woman in a sleek black catsuit and domino mask, caught mid-stride as she scales a steep rooftop against a glowing yellow-green moon — shadowy gothic spires looming in the deep blue background. The cover's fluid, animated-style linework and moody color palette perfectly capture the spooky, nimble energy that earned Dan Clowes's praise of "a deranged masterwork, jet-propelled from start to finish with spooky thrills." If you're drawn to stylish, darkly playful comics with a distinctive artistic voice, Cat Burglar Black looks like a genuinely delightful 2009 find from First Second.