Hank Howard, Pizza Detective: The Two Hollywoods

Hank Howard, Pizza Detective: The Two Hollywoods follows NYT-bestselling writer Robert Venditti and comics legend David Lapham as they send the titular pizza detective into a globe-spanning crime caper. In the first issue of a two-issue miniseries, Hank tracks a deadly international syndicate whose murders pull him from New York City to the crime-haunted streets of Hollywood, California. The case pits Hank against a ruthless underworld and over-the-top hazards, from gunfights to flamethrowers, all filtered through a pulp-noir sensibility that keeps the pace brisk and the humor sharp. Lapham's dynamic artwork anchors the story, while Alex Maleev, Andrea Sorrentino, and other cover artists bring bold, varied takes on Hank's world in dramatic, moody black-and-white variants. At 32 pages, the debut delivers a complete, self-contained chapter that expands Hank Howard's street-smart detective universe within the broader property.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of noir detective stories with sharp wit and fast-paced action.
• Readers who enjoy cross-country crime capers and pulpy, cinematic storytelling.
• Appreciators of Robert Venditti’s writing and David Lapham’s art (and the varied variant covers).
• Readers who like bold, moody black-and-white artwork and self-contained first issues.