The Fall of the House of West

From 2015 onward, First Second published this singular, self-contained graphic novel by writer J. T. Petty and artist David Rubín, with additional scripting by Paul Pope. A dark, Southern Gothic fable, it follows a wealthy, crumbling family dynasty as its patriarch's death forces his heirs to confront buried secrets and a monstrous legacy. Rubín's visceral, expressionistic artwork and Petty's taut narrative make this a striking, standalone horror drama that stands out in the publisher's catalog for its unflinching atmosphere and psychological depth.