Gunsmith Cats

In this 1996–2002 Dark Horse series, manga creator Kenichi Sonoda brings his signature blend of high-octane action and sharp character design to Chicago, following a pair of gun-running bounty hunters navigating the city’s underworld. Written by Sonoda alongside Dana Lewis and Toren Smith, the ten-issue run balances gritty car chases and firefights with a warm, lived-in rapport between its leads. A standout import that helped bridge Western and Japanese comic sensibilities, Gunsmith Cats remains a cult touchstone for its meticulous, real-world gunplay and stylish, kinetic art.