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The Victorian (Penny-Farthing Press, 1999–2005)
The Victorian is a dark, atmospheric comic series blending supernatural mystery, historical intrigue, and Southern Gothic style. Set in modern-day New Orleans, the story centers on a shadowy figure known only as “The Victorian,” a silent vigilante whose motives are as enigmatic as his past.
Created and developed by Trainor Houghton, the series opens with a detective named Doc Shumpert investigating a string of brutal crimes that seem connected to the eerie, top-hatted stranger haunting the city’s underworld. As the narrative unfolds, voodoo, secret societies, and echoes of 19th-century tragedy intertwine with a tale of vengeance and redemption.
Running for over two dozen issues, The Victorian became Penny-Farthing Press’s flagship title, notable for its lush, moody artwork and layered storytelling that fused crime noir with supernatural horror and philosophical undertones. It remains a distinctive entry in late-’90s and early-2000s independent comics for its cinematic tone and haunting moral complexity.
