Kurt Busiek's Astro City: The Tarnished Angel

In this standalone volume of Astro City, Kurt Busiek and Brent E. Anderson turn the spotlight on a former supervillain trying to go straight. The story follows Steeljack, a washed-up, iron-skinned criminal, as he navigates a city that fears and distrusts him while investigating a series of murders targeting other retired villains. Published under DC’s WildStorm imprint in 2000, this self-contained graphic novel is a poignant, noir-tinged exploration of redemption and identity within a superhero world, showcasing the series’ signature blend of human drama and genre deconstruction.