Recidivist

In the four-issue run of Recidivist (1998–2014), La Mano published a claustrophobic, psychologically charged series from artist Zak Sally that explores the cyclical nature of guilt and punishment. Sally’s stark, expressive linework and moody visual storytelling anchor this compact work, which stands as a notable example of the alternative comics scene’s willingness to tackle dark, introspective themes with minimal dialogue. Its slow-burn release over sixteen years only deepens the sense of obsessive return that defines the series.