Created by Jordan Thomas & Nicola Izzo Original Cyberpunk game created by Mike Pondsmith JAYK, a private eye character spun off from the best-selling videogame Cyberpunk 2077 gets a chance to strut his stuff in a four-issue miniseries from Dark Horse Comics, Cyberpunk 2077: Jayk's Case. In the uncomfortably near future, Jayk's hired to investigate … Continue reading Jayk (Cyberpunk 2077)
Category: The Dick of the Day
Frank Clemons
Created by Thomas H. Cook (1947 --) You want it darker? More a long novel spat out in parts than a series, these three books by Thomas H. Cook featuring FRANK CLEMONS form one of the truly classic P.I. hat tricks of all time. Too bad, then, that within a few years, these dark, … Continue reading Frank Clemons
Rick Vanner
Created by M.V. Heberden Pseudonyms include Charles L. Leonard (1906-65) "There are very few moments when the truth is a good idea." — Rick Vanner Female author Mary Violet Heberden, hiding behind her initials, was one of the few women mentioned in mystery critic James Sandoe's oft-reprinted and anthologized personal checklist of favorite Hard-boiled Dicks. … Continue reading Rick Vanner
Gina Cototi
Created by Lawrence Kelter GINA MARIE COTOTI is, according to the author (or at least his publisher) a "feisty Sicilian sparkplug, a Brooklyn-based private eye with a fondness for family, friends, and one roguishly handsome Casanova named Rocco Benelli. Hey, nobody's perfect." If it already sounds like we're edging into Evanovich territory, you're not just … Continue reading Gina Cototi
Mike Ehrmantraut (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul)
Created by Peter Gould and Vince Gilligan "Shut the fuck up, and let me die in peace." —Mike in the final season of Breaking Bad Yeah, yeah. I know. Neither AMC's acclaimed Breaking Bad (2008-13), nor its subsequent spinoff/prequel Better Call Saul (2015-22) is a private eye show. But a private eye character proves to be … Continue reading Mike Ehrmantraut (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul)
Zoe Busiek (Wild Card)
Created by Lynn Latham and Bernard Lechowick "Nobody's ever accused me of being an adult before." -- Zoe reveals she’s no SuperMomThe American TV channel Lifetime isn’t exactly known for its hard-boiled fare, but they did make it a watered-down go back in 2003, when they premiered Wild Card, folding some occasionally gritty and often … Continue reading Zoe Busiek (Wild Card)
Hack Bohannon
Created by Joseph Hansen Pseudonyms include include Rose Brock & James Colton (1923-2004) Tall, lean, with a "shock of Indian-black hair," usually clad in jeans, cowboy boots and a plaid shirt, HACK BOHANNON looks more like a cowboy than a private detective. And, if he had his druthers, that's probably the way he'd prefer it. … Continue reading Hack Bohannon
Nick Archer (Liar’s Kiss)
Created by Eric Skillman & Jhomar Soriano “I don’t even know what the hell I’m doing! I follow people around and take pictures for Christ’s sake! I’m no detective!" Private eye NICK ARCHER isn't much of a private eye, but he sure can be a dick in Liar's Kiss, a 2011 graphic novel by writer … Continue reading Nick Archer (Liar’s Kiss)
Noah Braddock
Created by Jeff Shelby “Marilyn Crier peered in the window and I knew the past was about to kick me in the ass.” — the opening line of Killer Swell Talk about yer Californification! San Diego gumshoe NOAH BRADDOCK has carved a real niche for himself-- as far as I can tell, he's one of … Continue reading Noah Braddock
Domino Harvey (Domino)
"Created" by Tony Scott, Richard Kelly and Steve Barancik "If you're wondering what's true and what's not you can beep off because it's none of your damn business!" -- Domino lays it on the line. "You're probably wondering how a girl like me arrived here, at the arse end of the Nevada desert with a … Continue reading Domino Harvey (Domino)