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The Loose End

Illustrated by Travis Hymel
Paperback
6-5/8"W x 10-1/8"H | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Sep 09, 2025 | 112 Pages | 9781787746442
Rated T

In-debt screenwriter Steven Hollis is handed a ticket out of his dead-end lifestyle when the mob tasks him with killing the biggest exec in Hollywood.

Fans of Goodfellas will love this Hard Case Crime graphic novel from writer and artist duo of Dave Dwonch and Travis Hymel.


The award-winning imprint Hard Case Crime presents a wacky story of guns, ganja and gambling from writer Dave Dwonch artist Travis Hymel.

Steven Hollis is a mild-mannered scriptwriter with a love for risk and reward. When he gambles his way into debt, the Mob offer him a one-way ticket from under their thumb. All he has to do is kill the biggest Hollywood executive in the industry…

However, plans derail when a trip to Mexico City turns sour. A drug deal gone wrong sets the cartel on the hunt for a rag-tag group of actors, writers and executives as they have a no-holds-barred standoff!


If you’re a fan of cinema classics and a totally balls-to-the-wall action adventure, this is the book for you!

The Loose End graphic novel collects The Loose End issues #1-4.
Dave Dwonch is an American writer and artist who has been working on comics for over a decade. Foundiing his own studio, Action Lab Entertainment, he has worked on numerous projects such as the Eisner-nominated Princeless.

Travis Hymel is an American illustrator and artist known for his work on books such as the ArkWorld series and numerous covers for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series.
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"The Loose End is a delightful throwback to the crime dramadies of the 1990s. If you had told me this was a lost Quentin Tarantino script adapted for comics, I’d be inclined to believe it. Dave Dwonch’s script shows true wit and the artwork by Travis Hymel captures the mood of the setting well. This is a must-read for all true-crime fans." - Kabooooom.com

"The Loose End #1 delivers an entertaining, well-crafted introduction to a classic crime premise. It blends a zippy narrative, logical character motivations, and dynamic visuals." - AIPT

"This one's really fun! A fish out of water crime drama...I love the way it's unveiled. Pick it up!" - We Have Issues

"I really enjoyed this." - Comic News Insider

"From page 1, this story will suck you in, and make you excited for what’s coming next. A perfect tribute to 90’s crime drama films. 10 out of 10!" - Nerd Initiative

"Travis Hymel’s retro art lends B Movie appeal to this story about mob involvement in Hollywood." - The Dragon's Cache

About

In-debt screenwriter Steven Hollis is handed a ticket out of his dead-end lifestyle when the mob tasks him with killing the biggest exec in Hollywood.

Fans of Goodfellas will love this Hard Case Crime graphic novel from writer and artist duo of Dave Dwonch and Travis Hymel.


The award-winning imprint Hard Case Crime presents a wacky story of guns, ganja and gambling from writer Dave Dwonch artist Travis Hymel.

Steven Hollis is a mild-mannered scriptwriter with a love for risk and reward. When he gambles his way into debt, the Mob offer him a one-way ticket from under their thumb. All he has to do is kill the biggest Hollywood executive in the industry…

However, plans derail when a trip to Mexico City turns sour. A drug deal gone wrong sets the cartel on the hunt for a rag-tag group of actors, writers and executives as they have a no-holds-barred standoff!


If you’re a fan of cinema classics and a totally balls-to-the-wall action adventure, this is the book for you!

The Loose End graphic novel collects The Loose End issues #1-4.

Creators

Dave Dwonch is an American writer and artist who has been working on comics for over a decade. Foundiing his own studio, Action Lab Entertainment, he has worked on numerous projects such as the Eisner-nominated Princeless.

Travis Hymel is an American illustrator and artist known for his work on books such as the ArkWorld series and numerous covers for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series.

Praise

"The Loose End is a delightful throwback to the crime dramadies of the 1990s. If you had told me this was a lost Quentin Tarantino script adapted for comics, I’d be inclined to believe it. Dave Dwonch’s script shows true wit and the artwork by Travis Hymel captures the mood of the setting well. This is a must-read for all true-crime fans." - Kabooooom.com

"The Loose End #1 delivers an entertaining, well-crafted introduction to a classic crime premise. It blends a zippy narrative, logical character motivations, and dynamic visuals." - AIPT

"This one's really fun! A fish out of water crime drama...I love the way it's unveiled. Pick it up!" - We Have Issues

"I really enjoyed this." - Comic News Insider

"From page 1, this story will suck you in, and make you excited for what’s coming next. A perfect tribute to 90’s crime drama films. 10 out of 10!" - Nerd Initiative

"Travis Hymel’s retro art lends B Movie appeal to this story about mob involvement in Hollywood." - The Dragon's Cache
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