The Stone Man Mysteries

In The Stone Man Mysteries, a 2016 series from Lerner Publishing Group, a young boy named Craig teams up with a gargoyle named Silex to solve supernatural crimes in 1930s Chicago. This three-issue comic blends noir detective storytelling with fantasy, as the stone man serves as both a mentor and a mysterious figure bound to the city's rooftops. Known for its atmospheric art and moody period setting, the series offers a fresh take on the sidekick dynamic by making the monster the hero.