Detective Ritual

In Detective Ritual (2008–2009), a six-issue miniseries from Pika Édition, a disgraced occult investigator is drawn back into the supernatural underworld when a series of ritualistic murders resurfaces, forcing him to confront his own dark past. Written and illustrated by a singular creative team, this taut, moody thriller blends hardboiled detective work with esoteric horror, earning a cult following for its atmospheric black-and-white art and intricate plotting. It stands as a compact, self-contained gem of European genre comics, showcasing a tightly woven mystery that rewards patient readers.