The Big Shakedown #1 by Jordan Blum, Tim Seeley, and Scott Koblish
Dark Horse Comics presents a new miniseries set in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles abandoned by the federal government after a massive earthquake. The story follows private investigator Ester Blanco as she navigates a lawless city controlled by corporations and criminal syndicates.
Written by Jordan Blum and Tim Seeley with art by Scott Koblish, the series blends noir detective tropes with a ruined urban landscape. The narrative explores Ester's struggle for survival and identity in a city that has become a violent, lawless shadow of its former self. Koblish's detailed artwork, complemented by Hi-Fi's colors, effectively captures the transformation of recognizable Los Angeles landmarks. The comic succeeds by integrating world-building naturally into the action rather than relying on heavy exposition.
