Malignant Man

Malignant Man, published by Boom! Studios from 2011, is a taut four-issue comic series written by Michael Alan Nelson and illustrated by the team of Matteo Scalera and David Baron. The story follows a man diagnosed with terminal cancer who discovers his tumor is actually a parasitic entity with a sinister purpose, thrusting him into a hidden war against otherworldly threats. This concise, body-horror-infused thriller stands out for its visceral art and tight, unsettling premise, making it a memorable entry in Boom!’s catalog of creator-driven genre comics.