The Black Beetle: Night Shift

In 2012, Dark Horse launched The Black Beetle: Night Shift, a one-shot comic written and fully painted by Francesco Francavilla. This single issue introduces a noir-tinged, pulp-hero world, showcasing Francavilla's distinctive, shadow-drenched art and storytelling style. It stands as a compact, atmospheric debut for the character, demonstrating Francavilla's singular creative vision in the modern comics landscape.