Listen up, kid. I’ve put together a list of six gritty, indie comics for today's Popular Last Week that'll take ya deep into the underworld of the mafia—stories filled with power, loyalty, and betrayal. Read these if you wanna learn what it really takes to survive in this business, but remember—once you’re in, there’s no getting out. Capisce?
Kick-Ass: The Dave Lizewski Years, 757 pages - Published by Image Comics, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)
It's been a decade since teen comic book nerd Dave Lizewski donned his homemade Kick-Ass costume and took to the streets of NYC to fight the city 's hardest criminals. This New York Times bestseller became a worldwide phenomenon overnight, spending three months at the top spot on the Diamond Direct Market chart and spawning the KICK-ASS movie that opened at No.1 in the box office!
Story and Art by John Romita Jr. and Mark Millar
No Strings, 403 pages - Published by Novelist Nickie, (cc/ @Novelist-Nickie)
When Sophia Black shows up late for work, her life gets turned upside down as she discovers her boss has been murdered. With a killer on the loose & her own demons to battle, she finds two men trying to save her for very different reasons. Will the killer catch her, or will her demons lead her to make bad choices? Choices that could end up permanently damaging her or someone she cares deeply for. Releases bi-weekly on Wednesday.
Story and Art by Novelist Nickie
Dick Tracy, 104 pages - Published by Mad Cave Studios, (cc/ @chrisfernandez)
DICK TRACY RETURNS IN A NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM MAD CAVE! A new era for the iconic detective starts here, from bestselling and acclaimed authors Alex Segura and Michael Moreci, as an all-new, noir-infused chapter in the Dick Tracy legacy kicks off with superstar artist Geraldo Borges.
Story and Art by Mad Cave Studios
City: Crime Stories, 159 pages - Published by Cyber Maniacs, (cc/ @Lejick)
In a huge city there is a continuous war of gangs, the warring parties need a constant supply of cannon fodder. A sweet teenage girl, against her will, was involved in this dangerous business.
Story and Art by Cyber Maniacs
Bassetto Blues, 126 pages - Published by Tony Jurquin, (cc/ @TonyJurquin)
Proverbs 13:22
Story and Art by Tony Jurquin
The Jump, 102 pages - Published by Wesley Griffith Comics, (cc/ @wesgriff1)
A chain of violent, chaotic events are set in motion when a low level gangster begs his neighbor to jumpstart his broken down car.
Story and Art by Wesley Griffith Comics
Take a load off and the Boss will be right wit' you, for now, read some more mafia themed comics here. Capisce?
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