Have you ever wondered if you could survive a psychologically thrilling situation? What would you do if you stumbled upon a murder? Can you handle the intense suspense that goes along with catching a criminal?
15. Clue by Paul Allor
Who can you trust? Who is a murderer?
If you grew up playing the board game Clue and watching the ever hilarious movie starring Tim Curry then you need to read this comic. Allor takes the popular characters we know and love and gives them interesting and fun backgrounds - i.e. a pop star, mad scientist.
Now this tale is not a continuation or related to the movie so if you have an absolute, undying love for Christopher Lloyd’s Professor Plum maybe don’t read it, but if you enjoy the characters and murder mystery behind the concept of Clue, purchase this comic asap.
14. The Private Eye by Brian K. Vaughan
Do you have anything stored on the cloud that you would be mortified if shared with others? Well, that sucks if you do in this story. Set in the future, the cloud bursts, and everyone’s secrets are public knowledge, causing everyone to hide their real identities.
The artwork is phenomenal and the plot is awesome. It gives pause to every reader, making them think, what if everyone knew my search history?
13. A Study in Emerald by Neil Gaiman
Green blood... doesn't seem weird at all.
A perfect mix of Sherlock Holmes and Lovecraft, A Study in Emerald takes a detective and war hero throughout London to solve a murder. The kicker? The victims bleed green blood.
With a wonderfully built world and the perfect blending of mystery and horror, Gaiman created a twisted tale sure to suck in any reader.
12. Murder Mysteries by Neil Gaiman
A murder needs solving but the detectives are angels? A new spin on typical murder mysteries, Gaiman hits the nail on the head as this story takes an inside look into angels’ minds.
This is a short story but one you will constantly revisit to look at the stunning artwork that allows each character to become real.
11. Sin City by Frank Miller
A thrilling tale involving sex, crime, and being framed. Suspense builds beautifully in this heart-pumping story and you want the main character, Marv, to succeed at any cost.
The fact that this comic is illustrated in only black and white shows how talented Miller is. Read this, watch the movie, and enjoy life.
10. The Fade Out by Ed Brubaker
Ah, Old Hollywood. Sex, drugs, murders, and cover-ups. When a screenwriter wakes up after a night of partying he is shocked to see one of the film’s starlets is dead and is even more surprised that the police have labeled it a suicide.
Full of secrets and mystery, The Fade Out is an enticing story and the illustrations will draw you into Hollywood’s Golden Era.
9. Green River Killer by Jeff Jensen
Could you listen to a killer talk about his slayings?
A riveting true-crime comic, written by the detective’s own son, Jeff Jensen’s Green River Killer is gritty, dark, and will keep you turning the pages late into the night. Gary Ridgway is one of the most notorious serial killers known and this grim story shows the real-life horrors a person can commit.
8. The Black Hood by Duane Swierczynski
A flawed vigilante must overcome the ruins of his life to take down a group of criminals determined to destroy the streets of Philadelphia. After becoming disfigured by a shotgun, and dealing with drug addiction, this vigilante is hell-bent on bringing justice to wrongdoers.
A great anti-hero story that is gritty, dark, and deals with real problems. You won’t find much comic relief here but you will see a brilliant story with amazing illustrations.
7. The Damned by Cullen Bunn
Does a demon dictate your actions?
This prohibition-era comic is full of backstabbing, punch throwing gangsters who also happen to be demons, and one human who can't seem to stay dead is meant to help broker peace between the two hellish crime families.
This piece by Bunn has a great world built and interesting character development that will draw you in and be shocked by the twists and turns.
6. Watchmen by Alan Moore
Superhero murder mystery.
In an alternate universe where superheroes are present and have changed the outcomes of historic events, a tale of murder and conspiracy unfolds.
This is one of the best, thrilling comics ever created with strong character depth and development. The realism of the story and conflict of each character leads to the question, when is someone no longer considered a hero, but a villain?
5. V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
Terrorism meets heroism to demolish a fascist government in this enthralling tale. Moore does it again. He seamlessly created an alternate universe that is not only terrifying but also psychologically thrilling.
“People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.”
4. Torso by Brian Michael Bendis
Someone is dismembering people, leaving the victim’s headless torsos to be washed up on the shore of Lake Erie, and Elliot Ness will search for the killer by all means necessary.
Based on the real-life Cleveland Torso Killer, this true crime story paired with the disturbing artwork will draw you in as a reader and make you wonder how someone could have ever committed such heinous murders.
3. Whiteout by Greg Rucka
If you hate the cold then you will find this comic terrifying. When someone is found dead in the cold, vast iciness of Antarctica, one U.S. Marshall must solve the string of deaths before she is killed herself.
Few stories take place in Antarctica and even fewer ones that involve murder. This unique comic will make you thankful for living somewhere not so desolate.
2. Blacksad by Juan Diaz Canales
Even though the characters are animals this comic is NOT for kids. John Blacksad is a cat attempting to solve the death of an old flame and thankfully has nine lives to do so.
These comics are full of mystery, suspense, and amazing illustrations. It mixes Disney and crime creating a stunning story and an interesting investigation. Think R rated Zootopia.
1. Kill or Be Killed by Ed Brubaker
Dylan is given a second chance by a demon after he tries to take his own life. The deal with the demon? Kill a deserving piece of s**t human every month for the rest of his life.
This comic is dark and gives vibes of the show series Dexter but with demons and a lot of emotion. Whether you grow to love or hate Dylan you will be sucked into this twisted tale.
