Graphic Novels

Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? is a 2022 true crime podcast that dives into the chilling life and crimes of Ed Gein, a notorious figure who inspired several horror films. The podcast explores Gein’s unsettling behavior, including his grave-robbing and murders, and the impact his actions had on pop culture. Through interviews and in-depth storytelling, it offers a haunting exploration of the psychological and social factors behind his crimes.

My Friend Dahmer is a 2012 graphic novel and memoir by artist John “Derf” Backderf about his teenage friendship with Jeffrey Dahmer, who later became a serial killer.

The Butcher of Paris is a true crime podcast that delves into the haunting story of Marcel Petiot, a French doctor who exploited the chaos of World War II to murder at least 27 people. Operating under the guise of aiding Jews and resistance fighters escape Nazi-occupied Paris, Petiot lured victims into his home, where he killed and dismembered them. The podcast examines the complex intersection of war, deception, and moral ambiguity, offering a chilling portrait of a man who manipulated both the Nazis and the French Resistance for his own sinister purposes.

Green River Killer: A True Detective Story by Jeff Jensen is a graphic novel that recounts the real-life investigation into Gary Ridgway, one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. The story is told through the perspective of Jensen’s father, Detective Tom Jensen, who led the case, and explores his personal and professional struggles while hunting Ridgway. With vivid illustrations and poignant storytelling, the book delves into the psychological toll of working on such a harrowing case and the complexities of bringing Ridgway to justice.

Torso is a gritty true-crime graphic novel by Brian Michael Bendis and Marc Andreyko that chronicles the hunt for one of America’s first documented serial killers, the Cleveland Torso Murderer, during the 1930s. The story follows legendary lawman Eliot Ness as he transitions from his Prohibition-era fame to leading the investigation into a series of gruesome, unsolved murders. With stark, noir-style artwork by Bendis, the narrative blends historical fact with moody, experimental visuals to deliver a haunting meditation on justice, obsession, and failure.