Assassin & Son

In the murky world of 2020s independent comics, Assassin & Son (Scout Comics) is a tense, single-issue debut that pairs a hitman with his offspring, exploring the violent legacy passed between generations. Artist Elder Messiah brings a gritty, atmospheric style to this crime drama, which launched as a limited series. Its premise—a father's deadly trade colliding with his child's innocence—marks a stark entry in the publisher's catalog of character-driven thrillers.