Jack Avarice Is The Courier: Kill the Messenger

A taut, single-issue crime thriller from IDW, Jack Avarice Is The Courier: Kill the Messenger (2012) follows a hardened courier navigating a dangerous world of secrets and double-crosses. This debut issue, written by a creative team known for gritty, character-driven stories, establishes a noir-infused tone with sharp dialogue and stark visuals. While brief, it matters as a focused, self-contained entry in the courier-noir subgenre, showcasing IDW’s willingness to publish compact, high-concept genre pieces.