Pinkerton

In the tradition of the great American crime sagas, Pinkerton (2013–present, Glénat) is a compact, three-issue series that reimagines the gritty, shadowy origins of the legendary detective agency. Published by the French house Glénat, this European take on a classic Western noir is most associated with its writer and artist, who bring a moody, cinematic sensibility to the story of Allan Pinkerton and his operatives. Though brief in its run, the series stands out for its atmospheric, historically grounded take on the birth of private investigation and the violent, morally complex world of 19th-century America.