Cat of Albarose - Night Walker #1

The opening volume of *Cat of Albarose: Night Walker* announces itself with striking confidence — the cover presents a bloodied, sharp-eyed figure draped in a dramatic fur-trimmed coat, their expression fierce and unsettling against a swirl of pale petals or falling snow. Creator Karasu brings a brooding, gothic sensibility to this 2014 Clair de Lune release that feels immediately atmospheric and intense. If dark, elegantly rendered manga with a dangerous edge appeals to you, this first volume makes a compelling case for diving in.