Quicken Forbidden

Over thirteen issues between 1996 and 2005, Cryptic Press’s Quicken Forbidden was a moody, self-contained series most often written by Dave Roman and Chris Yambar, with John Green providing the consistent, atmospheric art. Its premise centered on a lone figure navigating a surreal, often hostile world—a quiet, introspective journey through strange landscapes and cryptic encounters. While never a mainstream hit, the series earned a dedicated following for its deliberate pacing and haunting visuals, standing as a distinctive artifact of the late-90s indie comics scene.