Astonishing Times

Frank J. Barbiere and Ruairí Coleman launched this Dark Horse series in 2022, a single-issue debut that reimagines the superhero genre through a noir-infused lens. Set in a world where the golden age of capes and powers has faded, it follows an aging vigilante forced out of retirement. The creative team’s moody, character-driven approach sets it apart as a grounded, contemplative take on the cost of heroism.