Resident Alien: The Sam Hain Mystery

In Resident Alien: The Sam Hain Mystery (2015, Dark Horse), writer Peter Hogan and artist Steve Parkhouse continue the offbeat adventures of the stranded extraterrestrial doctor hiding in plain sight in a small town. This four-issue story arc deepens the series' blend of quiet character drama and light mystery, as the alien protagonist navigates human entanglements while investigating a supernatural case tied to a local legend. A key chapter in the ongoing Resident Alien saga, it showcases the series' signature charm: a thoughtful, slow-burn take on the fish-out-of-water premise, grounded by Parkhouse's expressive, moody art.