Death in Oaxaca

In Death in Oaxaca, writer-artist Steve Lafler spins a darkly comic, jazz-infused crime tale set in the vibrant Mexican city of Oaxaca. Since 2014, this Alternative Comics series has followed a hard-luck American expat whose search for a missing friend plunges him into a world of corrupt cops, dangerous artists, and local folklore. Lafler’s scratchy, expressive linework and offbeat dialogue give the story a pulpy, underground feel, making it a cult gem for fans of noir with a Latin American twist.