The Beast of Chicago (A Treasury of Victorian Murder)

In this 2003 standalone graphic novel from NBM, part of Rick Geary’s A Treasury of Victorian Murder series, the acclaimed writer-artist turns his meticulous eye to the infamous 1890s killing spree of H.H. Holmes. Geary’s precise, crosshatched artwork and measured storytelling bring a documentary-like gravity to the dark tale of Chicago’s “Murder Castle,” blending historical detail with the grim fascination of a true-crime case. As a single-issue entry in Geary’s long-running series, it stands as a key example of his ability to transform sensational headlines into sober, compelling comics history.