Girl Genius #1

A wonderful entry point into Phil and Kaja Foglio's steampunk world of "Gaslamp Fantasy," this first volume introduces us to Agatha Heterodyne against an ornate backdrop of gears and golden filigree. The cover shows our bright-eyed, blonde heroine cradling a tiny mechanical creature in her palm — a perfect visual promise of the adventure, romance, and mad science the series delivers. Airship Entertainment's distinctive hardcover presentation gives the whole package a handsome, almost Victorian-artifact quality that feels right at home on any bookshelf.