HANK HOWARD, PIZZA DETECTIVE: THE DEEP CUT #1 (OF 1) - DAVID LAPHAM - REGULAR (12/02/2026)

Pizza justice goes global in the next adrenaline-fueled entry in New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (SUPERMAN 78, ORDAINED) and Eisner Award-winning artists David Laphams (STRAY BULLETS) striking new vision in the fight against crime! Eyeing a chance to expand into the Japanese market, Big Caligulas smells dollar signs. The suits at corporate expect their first international location will be rolling in dough, but Big Caligulas Tokyo is coming up short on bread. Vandalism, stolen supply shipments, threats against employeessomeone in town has taken a hit out on pizza and its left the shop colder than a day-old slice. Lucky they have Makoto, Big Caligula corporate detective eastern division on the case, personally trained by Hank Howard himself. But when Detective Makoto goes missing, Hank suspects foul play. And he'll do whatever it takes to get to the bottom of things, even if it means burning it all down.