Scalped

Set on a Native American reservation in South Dakota, Scalped (2012–2014) is a taut, six-issue crime saga published by Urban Comics that distills Jason Aaron’s acclaimed Vertigo series into a visceral, standalone story. With gritty, atmospheric art by Jock throughout, it follows FBI agent Dashiell Bad Horse as he returns to the Prairie Rose reservation—a place of corruption, violence, and buried secrets—to infiltrate the tribal government. This edition matters for bringing a landmark modern noir to a new audience, showcasing the raw, unflinching storytelling that made the original a touchstone of 2000s comics.