THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #2 (OF 6) CVR A JACOB PHILLIPS

From the acclaimed noir duo Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips comes The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #2. In this tense follow-up, Karl Meyer has vanished and an occult-powered anvil has been stolen, linking Ezra Cain’s instincts to a dangerous conspiracy. Ezra’s visit with his old professor, Dr. Morris, carries a warning: the anvil’s power is deadlier than it appears. A tipped lead pulls Ezra toward Brooklyn’s Clockworkers’ Union, where he confronts a mechanical menace wielding that power. With a moody, crime-noir atmosphere, the narrative blends hard-boiled investigation, mythic dread, and the somber humanity of Ezra Cain. Phillips’ art floods the pages with shadow and detail, while Condon’s sharp dialogue drives the mystery forward across the six-issue arc. This second issue deepens the series’ eerie world and stakes, inviting readers to track Ezra’s fragile line between truth and danger.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of noir crime comics and hard-boiled detective tales who relish morally gray protagonists.
• Readers who enjoy moody atmospheres, sharp dialogue, and character-driven mysteries with occult hints.
• Fans of Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips' distinctive storytelling and art style.
• Readers who like serialized crime narratives and want to see how Ezra Cain's investigation unfolds across issues.