Sam Noir: Ronin Holiday
Image · 2007 · 3 issues
About the series
From 2007 to the present, Image Comics has published the three-issue series Sam Noir: Ronin Holiday, a stylish genre-blend crafted primarily by writer-artist Manny Trembley, with co-writer Eric Anderson. This short but memorable run reimagines the hard-boiled detective archetype as a wandering samurai, fusing noir atmosphere with Japanese-inspired visuals and pulp storytelling. Its concise, self-contained narrative and striking black-and-white art have made it a cult favorite for fans of cross-genre experimentation in independent comics.