– Charles Burns’ surreal and unsettling look at teenage life and a mysterious "teen plague," known for its heavy, atmospheric inking.
: Rated as the greatest B&W horror anthology for its legendary roster of artists and lack of "Comics Code" restrictions. (Art Spiegelman) blacknwhitecomics 20 comics best
(Dave Sim): A massive, 300-issue fantasy-to-politics-to-religion epic. Love and Rockets – Charles Burns’ surreal and unsettling look at
: A brutal, stylized masterpiece by Frank Miller that follows the interconnected lives of lowlifes and heroes in a corrupt city. The Walking Dead : While famous for the TV show, the original comic series Love and Rockets : A brutal, stylized masterpiece
: Specifically designed for comic art, this paper often comes with non-photo blue guide lines to help with layout and lettering. It is heavy enough to prevent "buckling" if you use light ink washes. Deleter Comic Book Paper
: The original 1984 run was much darker and more violent in B&W than the subsequent cartoons. Usagi Yojimbo (Stan Sakai)
(Frank Miller): The definitive use of "chiaroscuro"—extreme contrast between absolute black and stark white. Stray Bullets