Black Heart Billy

A grimly humorous one-shot from IDW, Black Heart Billy (2008) follows a chain-smoking, hard-luck demon who runs a Hell-themed bar in the afterlife. Written by Ben Templesmith, who also provided the moody, expressionistic art, the issue blends supernatural noir with deadpan comedy. It stands as a cult oddity, showcasing Templesmith's singular voice and visual style in a self-contained Hell's kitchen story.