Demo #[1]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection brings together the six-issue 2008 DC miniseries Demo, written by Brian Wood and illustrated by Becky Cloonan. Each standalone story explores the lives of young people grappling with supernatural abilities, focusing on emotional realism and character-driven drama rather than traditional superheroics. The volume showcases Cloonan's expressive black-and-white art and Wood's nuanced storytelling, making it a standout indie-influenced work under DC's Minx imprint.
In the quiet of a rural town, a shy girl’s unspoken words carry unexpected weight. When her silence finally breaks, the ripple effect is felt by everyone around her—especially the one person she never meant to reach. *Emmy* explores the quiet power of speech in a world where every word matters, and the right one can change everything.
In "Stand Strong," James McMurray, a third-generation factory worker whose size and strength set him apart, faces a turning point when long-held family expectations clash with the manipulative grip of his so-called friends. As pressures mount, he must confront what truly defines his worth—tradition, loyalty, or the quiet power within.
In "One Shot, Don't Miss," John Hatfield finds himself caught between duty and conscience when his uncanny accuracy in combat becomes a burden he never asked for. Enlisting for college money, he’s thrust into war overseas, where every shot he takes weighs heavier than the rifle on his back. With his future and his family’s survival on the line, he must decide how far he’s willing to go to stay true to himself.
In "Mixtape," Nick wakes to find his girlfriend gone—only her mixtape remains, its songs guiding him through a series of intimate, unexpected tasks. As he follows her instructions, the music becomes a thread through memories both familiar and startling, revealing layers of her life and the quiet truths he never knew about himself.
In "Breaking Up," a raw and intimate drama unfolds as a young couple navigates the painful unraveling of their relationship. The story captures the emotional chaos of separation—betrayal, confusion, anger, and guilt—laying bare the fragile truths we often avoid.
In "Damaged," a driven urban businessman finds himself increasingly fixated on a street prophet he passes every day, a man who speaks in cryptic riddles and unsettling truths. As the man’s predictions begin to eerily come true, the businessman’s carefully constructed life starts unraveling, pulled into a spiral of doubt, obsession, and a desperate search for meaning.
In "Midnight to Six," Jo and two fellow supermarket coworkers try to convince their friend that the laid-back rhythm of the night shift—where time drags and rules bend—is the only life worth living. As the clock ticks from midnight to six, their playful persuasion takes on a deeper urgency, testing the value of comfort against the unknown of change.
In *Mon Dernier Jour Avec Toi (My Last Night with You)*, a young couple spends their final night together, each carrying a secret too heavy to share—yet determined to make every moment count. Written with quiet intensity, the story unfolds in a single, intimate evening, where every glance, touch, and unspoken word carries the weight of what’s left unsaid.
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↩ Reprints Demo #1 (2003), Demo #2 (2003), Demo #3 (2004), Demo #4 (2004), Demo #5 (2004), Demo #6 (2004), Demo #7 (2004), Demo #8 (2004), Demo #9 (2004), Demo #10 (2004), Demo #11 (2004), Demo #12 (2004)
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