Kickback

Kickback, a 2006 one-shot from Dark Horse, is a taut crime thriller that follows a lawyer caught in a web of corruption and violence after a routine case spirals into a deadly conspiracy. Written and drawn by the acclaimed team of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming, this hardboiled, single-issue story packs a punch with its sharp dialogue and stark, noir-inspired art. It matters as a compact showcase of two creators at the peak of their powers, delivering a complete, self-contained crime story that lingers long after the final page.