Census

In this 2024 series from Dark Horse, Census opens a single-issue mystery that explores the quiet, unsettling tension of a seemingly ordinary community. The story centers on the arrival of a new census taker in a small town, where the ritual of counting residents reveals something far more sinister lurking beneath the surface. With its concise, self-contained format, the issue showcases a tight, atmospheric thriller that plays on the unease of official intrusion and hidden secrets.