The Sheriff of Babylon
Written by Tom King. Art by Mitch Gerads.
A murdered trainee draws an American contractor into a divided Baghdad.
Overview
Former Florida policeman Chris Henry trains Iraqi officers after the invasion. When one of his recruits is killed, an investigation pulls him toward Nassir, a former police officer with his own knowledge of the city. King and Gerads began the Vertigo series in 2015.
Why It Matters
The murder gives the story a clear mystery while exposing the unequal power and incomplete knowledge that define the occupation.
Genre & Themes
War noir, political conspiracy and police procedural intersect in post-invasion Iraq.
Art & Visual Identity
Gerads contrasts exposed streets with cramped interiors; his faces carry much of the distrust between allies.
Read This If You Like
- Political crime fiction
- Iraq War narratives
- Mitch Gerads art