Cover of Tyler Cross

Tyler Cross

Written by Fabien Nury. Art by Brüno.

Ranked No. 97 of 100 · 2013 · Dargaud / France

Gangster noir / period thriller

A ruthless criminal crosses 1950s America with little room for loyalty.

Overview

Nury and Brüno introduced Tyler Cross in the 2013 Dargaud album Black Rock. A botched criminal job sends its hard-edged protagonist into a chain of dangerous bargains.

Why It Matters

The series commits to an amoral lead, making survival and power the engines of its suspense.

Genre & Themes

French crime noir, gangster road story and period thriller.

Art & Visual Identity

Brüno’s angular figures and cinematic framing strip scenes to their threat and motion.

Read This If You Like

  • 1950s gangster fiction
  • Franco-Belgian noir
  • Brüno art