Apache Junction

In the Dutch Western series Apache Junction (2016–present, Arboris), writer-artist Peter Nuyten crafts a gritty, character-driven saga set in the lawless frontier of the American Southwest. Running six issues and counting, the series blends classic Western tropes with a modern, introspective touch, focusing on the harsh realities and moral complexities of life at the edge of civilization. Nuyten’s singular creative vision—handling both script and art—gives the book a cohesive, atmospheric voice that stands out in the genre. It’s a spare, compelling addition to the European Western tradition, rooted in the publisher Arboris’s legacy of thoughtful comics.