Carrizozo: An Illustrated History

In Carrizozo: An Illustrated History (2020–present), Rick Geary turns his meticulous pen to the real-world story of a small New Mexican town, blending his signature crosshatched linework with a documentary sensibility. Published as a single issue, this comic explores the local history, geography, and character of Carrizozo through Geary’s calm, fact-rich narration and detailed illustrations. Known for his true-crime and historical comics, Geary here applies his archival approach to a place rather than an event, offering a quiet, absorbing portrait of a community shaped by railroads and the high desert. It’s a focused, standalone work that showcases his gift for making the specific feel universal.