The Black Monday Murders
Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Tomm Coker.
The financial system hides a network of occult power.
Overview
Hickman and Coker’s series debuted in August 2016. Its secret banking cartels operate as schools of magic, with investigators probing murders and the power structures behind them.
Why It Matters
The premise converts abstract financial influence into a visible conspiracy. Dense documents and revelations ask readers to investigate alongside the characters.
Genre & Themes
Occult noir, murder mystery and political horror combine in a world where money is ritual as well as currency.
Art & Visual Identity
Coker’s ominous realism pairs with dossier-like page design to make institutions feel ancient and threatening.
Read This If You Like
- Occult conspiracies
- Financial thrillers
- Document-rich mysteries