American Blood

Benjamin Marra's American Blood (2016–present, Fantagraphics) is a raw, one-issue comic that uses stark, pulp-influenced art and gritty storytelling to explore the violent underbelly of American mythology. Written and drawn entirely by Marra, this standalone work distills his signature style—a blend of deadpan humor and unflinching brutality—into a compact, visceral narrative. It matters as a concentrated dose of Marra's singular vision, offering a self-contained, provocative take on archetypal American themes.