Stray Bullets

David Lapham’s Stray Bullets (1996–2003, El Capitán) is a gritty, character-driven crime saga that follows the interconnected lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary violence. Over its brief three-issue run, Lapham wrote and illustrated every page, crafting a tense, noir-infused world where betrayal and desperation simmer beneath suburban surfaces. This series matters for its raw, unflinching storytelling and Lapham’s singular vision, establishing him as a master of the crime-comics genre.