12-Gauge Comics: Gritty Crime and Southern-Style Action

12-Gauge Comics was founded in 2004 with a clear mission: to publish high-quality, "balls-to-the-wall" pulp storytelling. Launched by Keven Gardner alongside industry heavyweights like Brian Stelfreeze and Jason Pearson, the company quickly made an impact as an imprint of Image Comics. Known for its "gritty and realistic" tone, 12-Gauge specializes in southern-fried crime, high-octane action, and creator-owned masterpieces. At White Dragon Comics, we curate a selection of these "people-recognized" titles for readers who value substance and style in every panel.

The Flagship: The Ride and Southern Gothic

The cornerstone of the 12-Gauge library is The Ride, a "vehicle" for the industry's top talent to tell interconnected stories of crime and mayhem.

• The Ride: Southern Gothic: This "mind-blowing" series follows a 1968 Camaro as it passes through the hands of various characters in the deep South. It debuted as the top-selling new black and white comic of the year, featuring art from legends like Cully Hamner and Jason Pearson.
• Loose Ends: A "slow-cooked" southern crime romance from the Eisner-winning team of Jason Latour and Chris Brunner. It follows Sonny Gibson on a winding, blood-soaked trail from Tobacco Road to the gutters of South Florida.

Cult Classics and Hard-Hitting Hits

12-Gauge is also famous for resurrecting iconic anti-heroes and collaborating with unexpected creators to deliver high-energy narratives.

• Body Bags: Created by the late Jason Pearson, this controversial and legendary series follows a father/daughter bounty hunting team known as "body baggers." It is celebrated for its kinetic action and "shocking" visual style, remains a staple for fans of 90s-style "bad girl" and mercenary comics.
• R.P.M.: Written by WWE legend and Bestselling author Mick Foley, this high-octane thriller stars Revere Windsor, a descendant of Paul Revere with hyper-kinetic depth perception. It’s a fuel-injected race from Boston to Miami against international criminals.
• The O.C.T. (Occult Crimes Taskforce): Co-created by actress Rosario Dawson, this series blends gritty police procedurals with supernatural horror, following an elite squad investigating the "unimaginable" magical underworld of New York City.

Why Shop 12-Gauge at White Dragon Comics?

We understand that 12-Gauge fans are looking for "really good, quality books" that respect the reader's investment.

• Pristine Quality: We specialize in new, uncirculated comic books, ensuring your southern crime gems arrive in investment-grade condition.
• Secure Shipping: Every order is handled with care and shipped in high-quality mailers to prevent any damage during transit.
• Expert Curation: As we continue to add more 12-Gauge titles, you can trust our selection to highlight the best writers and artists the publisher has to offer.

Experience the grit for yourself! Browse our available 12-Gauge Comics below and secure your pieces of southern-style storytelling today at White Dragon Comics.

If you are looking for specific limited-edition variant covers or the rare The Boondock Saints comics published by 12-Gauge, we can search our specialty back-issue vault for those treasures.