Ectokid #9

In "Love Is like a Bullet," Ectokid #9 delivers a raw, emotional story where grief and guilt collide. When a grieving widow named Annabelle seeks out Dex to communicate with her late husband, a sudden confrontation with her jealous lover turns deadly—leaving the aftermath of a tragic gunshot unspooling in silence. Written by Larry Wachowski and illustrated with haunting precision by Steve Skroce, with inks by Bob Dvorak and Strangeland, and colors by Mike Thomas, this 1994 issue captures a moment of heartbreak with quiet intensity. The cover by Steve Skroce and Bob Dvorak perfectly frames the story’s somber tone.