The Judas Coin

In The Judas Coin (2013–present, DC), Walter Simonson crafts a single, ambitious issue that follows the cursed silver coin paid to Judas Iscariot across centuries, from biblical times to a far-flung future. This standalone graphic novel weaves together multiple eras and genres—from pirate adventures to superhero showdowns—as the coin corrupts every hand that holds it. Simonson both writes and illustrates the entire saga, showcasing his signature dynamic art and epic storytelling in a compact, self-contained epic. It’s a meditation on greed and legacy, proving that a single object can shape history in unexpected ways.