Splatterball

A single-issue debut from the short-lived Defiant Comics line, Splatterball (1993) is a visceral, self-contained story written and illustrated by David Lapham. The series presents a grim, kinetic vision of a futuristic blood sport, showcasing Lapham’s raw, unflinching style and his ability to craft a complete, brutal narrative in a single comic. Though it never continued past this first issue, it stands as a potent artifact of the early '90s indie boom and a stark early example of Lapham’s signature dark storytelling.