David Lapham writes and draws crime comics marked by moral chaos, violence and characters whose attempts to control events usually make them worse. Stray Bullets is his defining series, moving among criminals, teenagers, families and runaways across interconnected stories where a small decision can trigger brutal consequences years later. Murder Me Dead brings noir structure into a more contained story of suspicion, inheritance and doomed relationships, while Young Liars pushes towards surreal conspiracy and unstable identity. Lapham's black-and-white artwork is clear and economical, making sudden violence feel abrupt rather than spectacular. His work fits crime comics, neo-noir and adult graphic fiction, particularly for readers of Ed Brubaker and Jason Aaron who prefer character-driven stories with few reliable moral anchors. Read more Less