Desperadoes

Desperadoes is a 1992 one-shot from Heavy Metal and Tundra Publishing Ltd., a standalone Western comic written by Joe Ruffner and Mary Irwin, with art by Cromwell. It delivers a gritty, atmospheric tale set in the lawless frontier, capturing the stark violence and moral ambiguity of the genre. Though brief, the issue stands as a distinctive entry in the early-90s independent comics boom, showcasing a creative team focused on a moody, character-driven take on the Old West.