Derreck Wayne Jackson's Strapped #2

In "Past Runaway Lives," Derreck Wayne Jackson's Strapped #2 delivers a tense, character-driven moment as Melissa faces her ex-partner on a rooftop, balancing closure with the need to maintain cover while backup arrives. The issue deepens the mystery around Vintage Cross’s interest in Strapped, as Lt. Richtor and Melissa confront the Police Chief, then push the plan forward at Calvarone’s—where a rookie cop’s unexpected mercy adds another layer of uncertainty. With Jackson handling every aspect of the art and lettering, the story’s mood is grounded in quiet tension, all while the cover by Jackson himself captures the weight of that pivotal rooftop moment.