Last of the Independents

Matt Fraction and Kieron Dwyer teamed up for this single-issue crime comic from AiT/Planet Lar, a taut, self-contained heist story that packs a punch. Set in a gritty underworld, it follows a crew of thieves whose score goes violently sideways, forcing them to confront betrayal and survival. Published in 2003, the book showcases Fraction's early knack for sharp dialogue and Dwyer's visceral, noir-infused art, making it a notable debut from a writer who would soon become a major force in comics.