Matador

In the mid-2000s, DC Comics published Matador, a gritty six-issue miniseries written and illustrated by Brian Stelfreeze, with co-writer Devin Grayson. This short, tightly plotted run follows a mysterious vigilante whose violent methods blur the line between justice and revenge in a corrupt city. Stelfreeze’s bold, noir-infused artwork and Grayson’s sharp scripting give the series a distinctive, cinematic feel, making it a cult favorite for fans of grounded, character-driven crime comics. Though brief, Matador stands as a compelling example of DC’s willingness to explore darker, more adult themes outside its superhero mainstream.