Contrapaso

Set in 1950s Madrid, Contrapaso is a Spanish noir comic from Lauwert that marries the city's oppressive post-war atmosphere with a tense crime drama. Launched in 2024 and written by James Vandermeersch and Teresa Valero, the series is visually defined by Valero's evocative, shadow-drenched art. Its meticulous period detail and focus on psychological tension mark it as a standout entry in contemporary European crime comics.