The Dead Boy Detectives #1

DC Vertigo's The Dead Boy Detectives #1 from 2001 pairs Ed Brubaker's sharp writing with Bryan Talbot's distinctive art, topped off with a Dave McKean cover that immediately signals this isn't your typical detective story. McKean's cover work alone makes this worth having, but Brubaker and Talbot deliver the goods inside too. Near mint condition preserves every detail of McKean's intricate cover design.