The Violent
Written by Ed Brisson. Art by Adam Gorham.
An ex-con trying to protect his daughter is pulled toward the choices he promised to leave behind.
Overview
In Vancouver, Mason struggles with addiction, work and family while trying to build a stable home. Brisson and Gorham’s Image series began in December 2015 and follows how one crisis can undo fragile progress.
Why It Matters
The book’s stakes are intimate: criminal decisions threaten a child and a relationship before they become a public spectacle.
Genre & Themes
Contemporary crime noir and family survival drama.
Art & Visual Identity
Gorham’s rough, expressive city scenes keep the pressure close to Mason and those affected by him.
Read This If You Like
- Vancouver crime stories
- Ex-con protagonists
- Family-centered noir