Narutaru #1

A young girl with blue hair rides atop a pale, wing-like creature against a deep blue background on this opening volume of Mohiro Kitoh's Narutaru, published by Glénat in 2000. The cheerful, energetic cover art captures a sense of adventure and an unusual bond between a child and a mysterious being that defies easy description. It's a compelling introduction to a series that clearly has more beneath its bright, inviting surface.