Black Cotton

Brian Hawkins and Patrick Foreman’s Black Cotton (Scout Comics, 2021–present) is a six-issue crime drama that follows a Black journalist investigating a series of murders in a small Southern town, where the victims are all white women and the prime suspect is a Black man. Anchored by Marco Perugini’s moody, expressive art, the series explores themes of race, justice, and small-town secrets with a tense, noirish atmosphere. It stands out for its timely, character-driven take on a familiar genre, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of journalism and systemic prejudice.