Peacemaker Tries Hard!
DC · 2023 · 6 issues
About the series
In this 2023 DC miniseries, writer Kyle Starks and artist Steve Pugh take Peacemaker on a bizarre, heartfelt journey of self-improvement—because even a violent, jingoistic antihero can try to be better. After a particularly brutal mission leaves him questioning his life choices, Peacemaker enrolls in a court-ordered therapy program, only to find that his past sins and a new, even more unhinged villain won't let him retire quietly. Starks' signature blend of dark humor and genuine pathos, paired with Pugh's expressive, kinetic art, turns what could be a simple gag into a surprisingly tender exploration of trauma and redemption. It's a standout addition to DC's recent wave of character-focused, offbeat miniseries.