The Mammoth Book of Best Crime Comics

Running Press’s The Mammoth Book of Best Crime Comics (2008–present) is a single-volume anthology that curates classic crime comics from the golden age, with a heavy emphasis on the gritty, influential work of Jack Cole—the series’ most frequent writer and artist. This collection showcases the pulp-noir energy and hard-boiled storytelling that defined the genre’s early years, making it a compact but vital sampler for fans of vintage crime and suspense.