100 Bullets #68

100 Bullets issue 68, published in 2005, is part of the long-running noir comic book series written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Eduardo Risso. Emerging from the Vertigo imprint of DC Comics, the series explores the moral ambiguity of vigilante justice, centering on the mysterious Agent Graves who offers victims of injustice the opportunity for untraceable revenge. This specific issue occurs deep within the series' complex narrative arc, continuing the signature visual style of Risso, whose stark, high-contrast ink work is widely credited with defining the gritty, cinematic atmosphere that made the title a critical success.

The creative direction for 100 Bullets was heavily influenced by hardboiled crime fiction and film noir aesthetics, aiming to subvert traditional superhero tropes in favor of darker, character-driven storytelling. Eduardo Risso's collaboration with Azzarello was celebrated for its innovative use of shadow and composition, which allowed the artwork to carry as much narrative weight as the dialogue. The series received significant acclaim throughout its run, winning multiple Eisner Awards and solidifying its reputation as a modern classic in the mature-readers comic market.