Stray Bullets

David Lapham's Stray Bullets (1999–2003) is a masterclass in crime noir, published by Schwarzer Turm across 15 issues. Lapham both writes and illustrates this gritty series, crafting a sprawling, interconnected narrative that follows a cast of damaged characters caught in a web of violence, betrayal, and desperation. The series is renowned for its unflinching realism and emotional depth, cementing Lapham as a singular voice in independent comics.