Abbott

In Abbott (2018–present, Boom! Studios), journalist Elena Abbott investigates supernatural crimes in 1970s Detroit, blending hard-boiled noir with cosmic horror. Written with a sharp, socially conscious edge, the series is most associated with artist Taj Tenfold, whose moody, expressive linework brings the city's grit and eerie otherworldliness to life. This five-issue run matters for its fresh take on the detective genre, centering a Black female protagonist in a richly atmospheric period setting.