In case you’ve been living under a rock, Vertigo Comics has been quietly putting out one of the most compelling books on store shelves, The Kitchen. Written by Ollie Masters and illustrated by Ming Doyle, The Kitchen is a gripping eight-part story of three mob wives — Kath, Raven, and Angie — who have to adapt to a bold, new world once their husbands get caught by Johnny Law.

Make no mistake, these are not wilting lillies or damsels in distress; these are the big, bad wolves in grandma’s clothing, prowling the streets of Hell’s Kitchen, and taking matters and the family business into their own hands.

If Mad Max: Fury Road‘s portrayal of badass ladies with nothing to lose had you wanting more, look no further than The Kitchen. Considering newcomer Ollie Masters has a creative team including Ming Doyle, Becky Cloonan, and Jordie Bellaire, there are badass ladies both on and behind the page.

This Wednesday, issue #7 hits store shelves and looks like it’s going to be a barnburner. Blackouts. The Son of Sam looming large. Murders most foul. 1977 was a dangerous time to be alive in New York, especially if you ran afoul of the ladies of Hell’s Kitchen. Before you pick up this issue, though, take a look at our exclusive sneak peek of Vertigo’s The Kitchen #7.

Here’s the official synopsis:

“Kath, Raven, Angie and Tommy hunt a desperate Jimmy after his failed attempt to take back control of Hell’s Kitchen. But this isn’t any ordinary night – this is the New York City blackout of ’77, and with the police barely able to contain the widespread looting and arson, chaos reigns on the streets.”

Check out our complete gallery below! [Warning: the following pages contain explicit language and may be considered NSFW.]