Sweets #1
"Sweets: A New Orleans Crime Story, Part 1 of 5" introduces a gritty, atmospheric mystery set against the looming threat of Hurricane Katrina, as two detectives unravel a string of murders tied to a chillingly specific clue—pecan pralines left at each crime scene. Written and illustrated by Kody Chamberlain, the issue blends noir tension with the haunting mood of a city on edge, revealing a corrupt prosecutor entangled with a powerful madam. The cover by Kody Chamberlain captures the story’s dark, sultry tone in bold, striking detail.
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With Hurricane Katrina approaching New Orleans, two detectives investigate a series of murders in which pecan pralines were left at every scene. We get a peek at a corrupt city prosecutor who's getting blackmailed by a madam.
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