Alabaster: The Good, the Bad, and the Bird

In this five-issue Dark Horse miniseries from 2015–2016, writer Caitlín R. Kiernan continues the eerie, Southern Gothic adventures of Dancy Flammarion, a scarred young woman on a brutal mission against monstrous beings. Artists Daniel Warren Johnson and Steve Lieber bring a gritty, visceral energy to the story, which pits Dancy against a terrifying new threat in a remote Alabama town. The series stands out for its unflinching blend of horror and folkloric fantasy, anchored by Kiernan's distinctive voice and a protagonist who feels both fragile and ferocious.