Easy Way

In Easy Way (2005–present, IDW), a single-issue series that launched to quiet acclaim, writer and artist Steve Lafler crafts a gritty, character-driven slice of life set in a rundown New England town. The story follows a disgraced former baseball player who returns to his hometown, only to confront the ghosts of his past and the hard realities of small-town decay. Lafler's raw, expressive artwork and unflinching dialogue give the book a lived-in, indie-film feel that stands out in IDW's early catalog. Though brief, Easy Way captures the publisher's willingness to take risks on offbeat, personal stories outside the superhero mainstream.