CITY OF DEMONS #1 (OF 12)

City of Demons #1 opens Wise Acre Comics' noir-hued tale of 1924 Los Angeles, where velvet nightlife masks a city on the edge of mob violence. In this first issue, a powerful crime boss hires two hard-bitten private detectives—outsiders with nothing left to lose—to find a killer menacing his family before a mob war erupts. Parker Newman writes a crisp, propulsive plot that threads smoky jazz clubs, studio backlots, and backroom deals with a city-wide conspiracy. Kingsley Ezeh delivers moody, high-contrast artwork that captures the glare of neon and the shadows of alleyways, with a cover by Ezeh that previews a tale of danger and determination. This first issue kicks off a planned twelve-issue arc, as the detectives peel back Hollywood's glamorous façade to expose the city’s darkest secrets.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of noir crime stories set in 1920s Los Angeles
• Readers who enjoy morally complex detectives and crime boss intrigue
• Those who appreciate high-contrast black-and-white art and period atmosphere
• Lovers of Hollywood lore, jazz clubs, and backlot intrigue