Catwoman #74

Catwoman #74 brings the third chapter of "Crime Pays" with a cover by Adam Hughes that frames Selina Kyle in characteristically confident style — goggles perched on her cowl, she holds an ornate gilded picture frame before her like a prize, while a large combination safe dial gleams in the background. It's a beautifully composed image that captures everything appealing about the character: elegance, self-possession, and a hint of carefully planned larceny. With W. Pfeifer writing and D. and A. Lopez on interior art, this 2008 installment keeps one of DC's most compelling solo series running in fine form.