Criminal

A gritty, standalone crime saga from Image Comics, Criminal (2022–present) follows a cast of morally compromised characters navigating betrayal, violence, and the weight of past sins across seven issues. Written and drawn by the acclaimed team of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, the series deepens their long-running exploration of noir archetypes and pulp storytelling, anchored by Phillips’ moody, atmospheric art. It stands as a masterclass in modern crime comics, distilling decades of genre expertise into a taut, emotionally resonant narrative.