Black Badge

In Black Badge (2018–2019), writer Matt Kindt and artist Tyler Jenkins take readers into the secret world of the elite, all-kid Black Badge division of the Boy Scouts, who tackle dangerous, covert missions for the government. Published by Boom! Studios, this 12-issue series blends Cold War-era espionage with a coming-of-age story, exploring loyalty, morality, and the cost of service through its young operatives. With Jenkins’ moody watercolor art grounding the espionage in a gritty, real-world feel, the series stands as a distinctive, character-driven thriller that reimagines the spy genre through a youthful lens.