Blues 46

Set in the gritty streets of 1940s Detroit, Blues 46 is a noir-infused crime comic from Dark Dragon Books that launched in 2021. The series follows a blues musician who becomes entangled with a dangerous femme fatale and a world of corruption and murder. Written and illustrated by a single creator, this debut issue establishes a moody, atmospheric tone that evokes classic hardboiled fiction. It’s a promising start for a series that blends music, mystery, and mid-century Americana.