is a 196-page "biopunk" graphic novel published in 2010 by Heavy Metal Magazine , written by M.F. Wilson and illustrated by Nathan Fox . Originally serialized in Heavy Metal magazine between 2008 and 2010, it was later collected into an oversized limited edition and trade paperback. Setting and Premise
A "Greenbelt" ghetto inhabited by "Inferiors," who suffer from congenital disorders and extreme poverty.
Reviewers often highlight Nathan Fox’s art for its scuzzy, "post-Paul Pope" vibrancy and dense detail, though some critics found the Sean Konot lettering occasionally difficult to read. Fluorescent Black (2010 GN) (Pudgy).cbr
Home to "Superiors"—genetically perfected, affluent, and long-lived humans.
Influenced by Paul Di Filippo's Ribofunk and David Cronenberg's films, the book explores body horror, transhuman modifications, and corporate genetic exploitation. is a 196-page "biopunk" graphic novel published in
Set in a dystopian near-future Southeast Asia, the story focuses on a world divided by genetic technology:
While the original 2010 printing is often listed as Out of Print (OOP) on mainstream sites like MyComicShop , signed editions have occasionally appeared on the official Heavy Metal website. Setting and Premise A "Greenbelt" ghetto inhabited by
The narrative follows Max , the leader of an Inferior gang called "The Butchers," who survives by performing dangerous jobs for Superior clients. The plot is sparked when his crew kidnaps Nina , a high-value Superior test subject owned by the Ugen corporation, leading to a high-stakes chase across the lawless border. Core Themes & Style
