Countdown: Sex Bombs #2

"Virgin Road" is a quietly charged, character-driven story from 1995’s Countdown: Sex Bombs #2, marking a standout moment in the series' exploration of intimacy and identity. Written by Hiroyuki Utatane and Studio Proteus, with art, inks, and cover by Utatane, the issue unfolds in a single, intimate scene as Sumiko Seno prepares for her wedding—only for her past to step back in the form of her old friend Mika, whose presence stirs unspoken tensions beneath the surface of a seemingly routine day. The cover by Utatane captures the quiet urgency of the moment, setting the tone for a story that lingers in the space between memory and choice.