Murder Me Dead

David Lapham’s Murder Me Dead is a taut, standalone crime noir from 2001, published under the El Capitán imprint. Written and drawn entirely by Lapham, this single-issue comic distills a classic hardboiled murder mystery into a lean, atmospheric thriller. It stands as a focused showcase of Lapham’s signature ability to pack dense, emotional storytelling and shadowy visuals into a tight, self-contained package.