Concrete: Killer Smile

Paul Chadwick’s Concrete: Killer Smile is a single-issue Dark Horse special from 1995 that deepens the world of his acclaimed, thoughtful series. In this self-contained story, the gentle, rock-skinned adventurer Concrete confronts the unsettling mystery of a serial killer who leaves no physical trace, forcing the hero to rely on intuition and empathy. Chadwick, the series’ sole writer and artist, uses this taut, psychological thriller to explore the limits of Concrete’s powers and the quiet humanity at his core. It’s a potent, standalone entry that showcases Chadwick’s mastery of character-driven, introspective superheroics.