Illustrators Special Issue #9

This 2020 special edition of Illustrators dedicates its focus to the art noir of Sean Phillips, Jordi Bernet, and Charles Biro — a compelling trio of crime comics masters whose work spans decades of shadows and moral complexity. The front cover, drawn by Sean Phillips, features a brooding figure illuminated by the flare of a lit match, all moody chiaroscuro and noir atmosphere, while the back showcases Charles Biro's energetic black-and-white panel work from All True Crime Stories, crackling with the pulpy drama of mid-century comics storytelling. At £25, this Book Palace publication — written by Peter Richardson — is a rich, thoughtfully assembled celebration of crime comics artistry.