Human Target #3

Human Target #3 was published by DC Comics in 2003 as part of the limited series written by Peter Milligan and illustrated by Cliff Chiang. This iteration of the character, Christopher Chance, was reimagined as a gritty, psychological noir protagonist who assumes the identities of his clients to draw out assassins. The series sought to deconstruct the concept of personal identity, moving away from the character's more traditional superhero roots toward a sophisticated crime-drama aesthetic.

The visual design of this issue heavily leans into Chiang's minimalist, clean-lined style, which contrasts sharply with the messy, often violent nature of the underworld Chance inhabits. The storytelling was critically lauded for its narrative pacing and character depth, positioning the miniseries as a hallmark of Vertigo's mature-readers imprint during the early 2000s. It remains a notable entry in the catalog of modern noir comics for its ability to balance internal monologue with high-stakes action.