Betty by the Hour

Betty by the Hour, an eight-issue series from Fantagraphics published between 1994 and 1996, is a gritty, character-driven crime drama written by Eduardo Maicas and Trillo with art by Jordi Bernet. It follows the life of a prostitute named Betty, exploring the harsh realities and moral complexities of her world with a noir sensibility and unflinching honesty. The series stands out for its mature, humanistic approach to a taboo subject, anchored by Bernet’s expressive, shadow-drenched artwork.