Wolf & Red #2

Wolf & Red, published by Dark Horse Comics in the mid-1990s, was a noir-inspired limited series that reimagined the classic Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale within a gritty, anthropomorphic urban landscape. The series was written by Bill Willingham, who would later gain significant acclaim for his long-running Fables series, and illustrated by Chuck Wojtkiewicz. The title was part of a specific creative era at Dark Horse that explored mature, subversive takes on established archetypes.

The art style of the series leans heavily into the dark, rain-slicked aesthetics of crime noir, contrasting sharply with the whimsical origins of the source material. It was received as an experimental departure from traditional comic storytelling, noted for its sharp dialogue and the stark visual dichotomy between the lupine detective protagonist and the dangerous, modernized versions of characters from children's lore.