The Last Driver #3 — Sean Murphy Drives Into the Heart of the Storm
Sean Murphy’s own hands guide The Last Driver into its third chapter, where Clutch’s history catches up to him. With old enemies closing in and new alliances forming, the stakes have never felt heavier or more personal.
There is a specific kind of momentum that happens when a creator takes the reins on a project they’ve helped build from the ground up. With The Last Driver #3, Sean Murphy is stepping fully behind the wheel—not just as the cover artist, but as the writer and co-plotter alongside his regular collaborator, Simon Gough. You can feel that ownership in every panel. This isn’t just another issue on the stack; it’s a moment where the book’s visual language and narrative drive lock into place, creating a reading experience that feels urgent, tactile, and intensely focused.
The premise has always been about a high-speed hero trying to outrun his own nature, but here, the past stops being background noise and starts slamming into the present. Clutch’s fiery history is finally getting the spotlight, revealing the sins and choices that set the stage for his current crusade. As the net tightens around him, the book asks whether his machine can outpace the momentum of his own reputation, or if he’s destined to be left burning out on the shoulder of the road.
What makes this issue a must-grab right now is the way Murphy balances brutal, kinetic action with genuine emotional weight. His art doesn’t just show speed; it conveys the vibration of the engine, the grit of the asphalt, and the exhaustion of a man running on empty. The collaboration with Simon Gough ensures that the story flows with a clarity that rewards both newcomers and those who have been tracking Clutch’s journey from the very first drop. It’s a masterclass in pacing and visual storytelling.
If you find yourself drawn into the gritty, grounded intensity of this series, you might also want to check out the related Image title Bishop, which shares that same vein of complex, character-driven superheroics. Both books prove that modern comics can be both visceral and deeply human, offering stories that stick with you long after you’ve turned the final page.
A quiet note for the collectors in the group: the Sean Murphy variant covers for this run are already moving, so if you’re looking to complete the set, keep an eye on the product page. This is the issue where the creative team truly cements their voice, and it’s one of those mid-series peaks that defines the entire arc.