The Fix
Written by Nick Spencer. Art by Steve Lieber.
Crooked cops and mobsters scramble to keep their schemes from collapsing.
Overview
Spencer and Lieber’s 2016 Image series follows bad actors through escalating blackmail, corruption and absurd mistakes. A drug-sniffing beagle named Pretzels becomes an unlikely obstacle.
Why It Matters
Its farce works because every character is trying to control a situation they keep making worse.
Genre & Themes
Crime caper and dark comedy.
Art & Visual Identity
Lieber’s clean acting and precise timing make a small reaction or visual pause as important as a chase.
Read This If You Like
- Crime comedies
- Crooked-cop stories
- Steve Lieber’s visual humor