Les Nouvelles aventures du Chat Botté #3

The third volume of Nancy Peña's charming reimagining of Puss in Boots brings us face to face with "Mortefauche" — and the cover sets a wonderfully eerie tone, depicting a wild-haired, ghoulish figure looming over a bubbling cauldron while a sleek, cloaked black cat stands its ground nearby. Rendered in striking black-and-white linework, the image perfectly balances fairytale whimsy with just a touch of gothic menace. Published by 6 Pieds Sous Terre in 2012, this is a delightful entry in a series that puts a fresh, inventive spin on a beloved classic.