100 Bullets: The US of Anger #4

Released in the early 2000s, 100 Bullets: The US of Anger was a pivotal story arc within the long-running 100 Bullets noir series created by writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso. Published by DC Comics under the Vertigo imprint, this specific issue continues the series' exploration of clandestine agendas and the moral weight of retribution. The narrative structure, known for its non-linear storytelling and hardboiled dialogue, cemented Azzarello and Risso as definitive voices in contemporary crime comics.

The visual identity of this arc was defined by Eduardo Risso's distinct, high-contrast ink work and evocative color palettes, which utilized heavy shadows to underscore the series' pulpy, subversive tone. The creative team aimed to challenge traditional vigilante archetypes by introducing the mysterious Agent Graves, who offers subjects the untraceable means to exact revenge. Critically, the series was well-regarded for its stylistic cohesion and was instrumental in Vertigo's reputation for mature, genre-bending storytelling throughout the decade.