Blacking Out

Look inside
Hardcover
$19.99 US
On sale Oct 01, 2024 | 64 Pages | 9781506740911

See Additional Formats
Bad people doing bad things in a graphic novel of fire and murder in Southern California.

A disgraced ex-cop, Conrad, seeks redemption by unraveling an unsolved murder during Southern California's fire season. Conrad follows a lone clue—a discarded crucifix—to unravel the death of Karen Littleton, whose body was found amid a blaze that scorched 10,000 acres. The search leads him to clash with the victim's father and prime suspect, Robert Littleton, as well as hostile former colleagues on the local police force. All the while, Conrad combats his consuming alcoholism and fading faculties.

Will his “questionable” methods net him a murderer, or will the grizzled detective be brought to his knees by heartbreak and addiction? Find out, in this all-new edition of Blacking Out, a scorching crime noir comic set in a small town in the dry California desert.

From the minds of comics industry veteran and writer Chip Mosher (Left On Mission) and legendary artist Peter Krause (The Power of Shazam!, Irredeemable) with colors by the amazing Giulia Brusco (Scalped, Django Unchained), and letterers from Ed Dukeshire (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Basilisk)
CHIP MOSHER has worked in comics wearing a variety of hats since the ‘80s. Starting out working at his local comic shop in high school, Mosher has worked at Capital City Distribution, Adhesive Comics, Oni Press Entertainment, Graffiti Designs, BOOM! Studios, comiXology, and most recently co-founded new comics publisher DSTLRY, where he serves as Chief Creative Officer. Besides BLACKING OUT, co-created with Peter Krause, Mosher also wrote the graphic novel LEFT ON MISSION with artist and co-creator Francesco Francavilla. Mosher remembers clearly buying DARK HORSE PRESENTS #1 off stands when it came out and is honored to see the Dark Horse Comics brand emblazoned on BLACKING OUT. Mosher currently serves as Co-Chair on the Steering Committee for the Harvey Awards.

About

Bad people doing bad things in a graphic novel of fire and murder in Southern California.

A disgraced ex-cop, Conrad, seeks redemption by unraveling an unsolved murder during Southern California's fire season. Conrad follows a lone clue—a discarded crucifix—to unravel the death of Karen Littleton, whose body was found amid a blaze that scorched 10,000 acres. The search leads him to clash with the victim's father and prime suspect, Robert Littleton, as well as hostile former colleagues on the local police force. All the while, Conrad combats his consuming alcoholism and fading faculties.

Will his “questionable” methods net him a murderer, or will the grizzled detective be brought to his knees by heartbreak and addiction? Find out, in this all-new edition of Blacking Out, a scorching crime noir comic set in a small town in the dry California desert.

From the minds of comics industry veteran and writer Chip Mosher (Left On Mission) and legendary artist Peter Krause (The Power of Shazam!, Irredeemable) with colors by the amazing Giulia Brusco (Scalped, Django Unchained), and letterers from Ed Dukeshire (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Basilisk)

Author

CHIP MOSHER has worked in comics wearing a variety of hats since the ‘80s. Starting out working at his local comic shop in high school, Mosher has worked at Capital City Distribution, Adhesive Comics, Oni Press Entertainment, Graffiti Designs, BOOM! Studios, comiXology, and most recently co-founded new comics publisher DSTLRY, where he serves as Chief Creative Officer. Besides BLACKING OUT, co-created with Peter Krause, Mosher also wrote the graphic novel LEFT ON MISSION with artist and co-creator Francesco Francavilla. Mosher remembers clearly buying DARK HORSE PRESENTS #1 off stands when it came out and is honored to see the Dark Horse Comics brand emblazoned on BLACKING OUT. Mosher currently serves as Co-Chair on the Steering Committee for the Harvey Awards.

Three Penguin Random House Authors Win Pulitzer Prizes

On Monday, May 5, three Penguin Random House authors were honored with a Pulitzer Prize. Established in 1917, the Pulitzer Prizes are the most prestigious awards in American letters. To date, PRH has 143 Pulitzer Prize winners, including William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Josh Steinbeck, Ron Chernow, Anne Applebaum, Colson Whitehead, and many more. Take a look at our 2025 Pulitzer Prize

Read more

Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live

Read more