Samuel Stern

Samuel Stern (2019–present) is a puzzle-box crime thriller from Italy’s Bugs Comics, written and drawn by a single creator whose intricate, noir-inflected art and labyrinthine plotting have drawn comparisons to David Lynch and classic European graphic novels. The series follows a reclusive comic book artist whose own life begins to eerily mirror the unsolved murder case he’s been secretly investigating through his work. With each issue folding back layers of reality and fiction, it has become a standout for its dense, atmospheric storytelling and meticulous visual design.