American Century #8

Vertigo's American Century hits issue #8 with a cover by John Van Fleet that practically drips mid-century noir atmosphere — a cool, blond man with a holstered sidearm leans against a red cab beneath a "Taxicab Stand #8" sign, while a sharp, dark-haired woman smoking a cigarette holds court beside him. The title "Meet Me at Third and Fairfax" promises the kind of urban intrigue this series does so well, with Chaykin and Tischman steering a story that feels equal parts streetwise and cinematic. If you like your 2001 comics with a healthy dose of tension and style, this one delivers both right from the cover.