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About The Book
DEATH DROP DRAG ASSASSIN is a supernatural queer noir comic book series about a hitman turned drag queen who is drawn back into a life of violence when her community is threatened. Written by David Hazan, illustrated by Alex Moore, lettered by Lucas Gattoni, and published by Scout Comics.
Death Drop, a hitman turned drag queen, enters a race against time to find her missing drag sister as a mysterious rash of killings and disappearances spreads across the city. Spurred into action by her drag mother, Mother Henny, Death Drop must decide how far she is willing to be pulled back into a life of violence to protect her community in this supernatural queer noir.
Death Drop’s investigation will lead her to a trail of supernaturally disfigured corpses, a leather-clad killer hell-bent on revenge, and an enigmatic queen from Mother Henny’s past. To make matters worse, she can’t shake the feeling that the specter of the assassin mentor she exposed and left for dead years ago is now haunting her every step.
The search for a connection between these seemingly disparate threads will take Death Drop from Mother Henny’s club, Posterior Delusions, through the streets and back-alleys of the gayborhood, to the world beyond. As her past and present collide in a deadly confrontation, Death Drop will be forced to grapple with the idea that escaping from your past and overcoming it are two very different things…
Death Drop Drag Assassin Vol. 1: Out of the Closet and Into the Fire collects Death Drop Drag Assassin #1-5.
Death Drop, a hitman turned drag queen, enters a race against time to find her missing drag sister as a mysterious rash of killings and disappearances spreads across the city. Spurred into action by her drag mother, Mother Henny, Death Drop must decide how far she is willing to be pulled back into a life of violence to protect her community in this supernatural queer noir.
Death Drop’s investigation will lead her to a trail of supernaturally disfigured corpses, a leather-clad killer hell-bent on revenge, and an enigmatic queen from Mother Henny’s past. To make matters worse, she can’t shake the feeling that the specter of the assassin mentor she exposed and left for dead years ago is now haunting her every step.
The search for a connection between these seemingly disparate threads will take Death Drop from Mother Henny’s club, Posterior Delusions, through the streets and back-alleys of the gayborhood, to the world beyond. As her past and present collide in a deadly confrontation, Death Drop will be forced to grapple with the idea that escaping from your past and overcoming it are two very different things…
Death Drop Drag Assassin Vol. 1: Out of the Closet and Into the Fire collects Death Drop Drag Assassin #1-5.
About The Illustrator
Alex Moore is a freelance illustrator, story boarder and comic book artist from London. Their work often featured loud characters, bold colors and they particularly enjoy exploring visual storytelling.
Alex’s illustration and storyboarding clients include Wired Magazine, BBC Radio 6, EA Sports, Adobe and more. They have worked with a number of comics publishers including TO Comix Press, Scout Comics, Image, Mad Cave Studios, Titan, IDW and Dynamite Comics. They are currently working with Penguin Random House (The Count of Monte Christo High, 2026) and Harper Collins (Castles & Cholos, 2027) on interiors for two YA graphic novels.
In 2019, Alex was long-listed for the Folio Society Prize. Their work-in-progress graphic novel The Fine Art of Destruction was also long-listed for the 2020 Myriad First Graphic Novel competition.
Product Details
- Publisher: Scout Comics (May 28, 2024)
- Length: 128 pages
- ISBN13: 9781639692170
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Raves and Reviews
“DEATH DROP: DRAG ASSASSIN is pure pop culture action. This is a queersploitation revenge epic of the highest order - the exact type of provocative, neon pagework I want in my comics! Gonzo, unflinching, and bold. This is a killer comic that's unafraid to show a community fiercely defending itself in the most exciting and energetic way possible!”
– Steve Orlando , Writer of Scarlet Witch, Midnighter and Apollo, and Martian Manhunter
“Equal parts sassy, classy, and brassy- Death Drop is the drag queen action comic that delivers! A gorgeously drawn modern pulp tackling on-the-ground issues, Hazan, Moore & Gattoni have scored 10s across the board.”
– Sina Grace, Writer/Artist, Marvel Comics' Iceman and Rockstar and Softboy
“Perfect for anyone looking for a deliciously queer story with fleshed-out characters and commendable craft, Death Drop: Drag Assassin truly delivers.”
– Luke Henderson, Comic Book Yeti
“A vibrant, visually stunning comic that explores the complex intersection of drag culture and the supernatural in a gritty, queer noir setting.”
– Justin Soderberg, Capes & Tights
“Absolutely killer.”
– Sarah Gailey, Writer of Eat the Rich and Know Your Station
“Sly and riveting with just the right amount of sass, Death Drop: Drag Assassin hits all the right notes. The creative team has dazzled us with a unique mystery set in drag culture with a badass hero you can’t help but cheer for!”
– David Booher, Writer of Killer Queens and Canto
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