Plunging headlong into the abysmal abyss yet again, ‘Crocodile Black #3’ is set to blaze new trails on the crime noir landscape. Thanks to the formidable and imaginative fusion of Eisner-nominated wordsmith Phillip Kennedy Johnson, artistic comet SOM, meticulous colorist Patricio Delpeche, and letterer Becca Carey, the noir-infused thriller fans are hung up on is far from its final curtain call, with its continuation scheduled for the sanguine heat of July 2024.

This third installment throws us into the murky waters of post-assault chaos. Danny, the narrative’s shunted and brutally raw protagonist, has cast aside his stabilizing medication and seems intent on playing a demented game of nowhere-to-be-found. This disappearance act stirs domestic tempests as his sister fruitlessly scours the terrain for his shadow, her mind fraught with fragments of a childhood that shaped the volatile figure Danny has become.

But Danny’s morphing doesn’t stop at gloomy childhood memories; he’s under some newfound sinister influences. Navigating through hallucinations of the absurd and disturbing sort, his tumble into the underworld of narcotics and felonious escapades grows steeper – and infinitely darker – with each passing moment.

When it’s not diving into the murky depths of criminal intrigues, ‘Crocodile Black #3’, caged by the capable hands of Andrea Sorrentino and Gabriel Hardman, graces us with cover artwork beauty that oscillates between ominous allure and hardened resilience. The added element of alternative covers, infused with Sorrentino’s (‘Gideon Falls’) tried-and-tested touch and Hardman’s (‘Batman: The Brave and The Bold’) established ingenuity, serves not only as an exciting bonus but as a statement of ensemble excellence.

Apart from this latest gem, BOOM! Studios has been a veritable treasure trove of critically-acclaimed original narratives such as ‘BRZRKR’ by Reeves, Kindt, and Garney, and ‘Something is Killing the Children’ by Tynion IV and Dell’Edera. The inventory overflows with offerings of varied tastes, and the licensed properties section doesn’t fail to impress either, boasting hits such as ‘Dune: House Corrino’ and ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’.

Brush off the crumbs of anticipation because ‘Crocodile Black #3’ will snake its way onto comic book stands on July 10, 2024. So, drop by your local comic shop and secure your copy or if you’re more of a digital nomad, Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play can hook you up with a copy of your own.

Author: Admin