Way of the Rat
CrossGen · 2002–2004 · 24 issues
About the series
In the early 2000s, CrossGen Comics launched Way of the Rat, a 24-issue fantasy series blending martial arts, wuxia-inspired adventure, and a touch of magic. The story follows a roguish thief who becomes an unlikely hero after stealing a mystical artifact that binds him to a powerful, ancient destiny. Written primarily by Chuck Dixon and Tony Bedard, with art from Jeff Johnson, Rod Whigham, and Luke Ross, the series stands as a vibrant entry in CrossGen’s interconnected universe, showcasing the publisher’s ambition to fuse genre storytelling with lush, cinematic visuals.