Zorro: Man of the Dead

In Sean Gordon Murphy's Zorro: Man of the Dead (2024–present, Massive Publishing), the legendary masked hero is reimagined as a supernatural avenger, rising from the grave to protect the oppressed in a dark, stylized vision of old California. This four-issue series, written and illustrated entirely by Murphy, blends his signature kinetic linework with a gothic, horror-inflected take on the classic swashbuckler. It matters as a bold, creator-driven redefinition of a pop-culture icon, showcasing Murphy's full control over the story's mood and action.