Fortune and Glory

In this 2019 DC Comics one-shot, Brian Michael Bendis writes and illustrates a story that blends autobiography with crime fiction, drawing from his own experiences as a Hollywood screenwriter. The issue follows a writer navigating the absurdities of the film industry while entangled in a mob-related conspiracy. Bendis brings his signature dialogue-heavy, noir-inflected style to this standalone tale, offering a meta-commentary on the intersection of comics and Hollywood. It's a quick, self-contained glimpse into Bendis's creative process and his love for pulp storytelling.