Too Dead to Die: A Simon Cross Thriller

In 2022, Image Comics launched Too Dead to Die: A Simon Cross Thriller, a hard-boiled espionage series from writer Marc Guggenheim and artist Howard Chaykin. The story follows Simon Cross, a retired spy whose past sins come roaring back when a mysterious woman from his former life resurfaces, dragging him into a lethal game of secrets and betrayal. With Chaykin’s signature gritty, kinetic visuals and Guggenheim’s taut, noir-tinged plotting, this single-issue debut delivers a lean, stylish thriller that feels like a lost 1970s crime film. It’s a sharp, self-contained entry from two seasoned creators, offering a quick, potent dose of adult-oriented espionage.