Synthetics Volume One #1

A tense, shadowy detective levels a Chicago Police badge alongside a massive sci-fi pistol while a glowing screen advertising "Memories for Rent" looms in the background — Tony Parker's cover for this Dark Horse series opener sets a distinctly noir-meets-cyberpunk atmosphere from the very first image. Writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Tony Parker launch Synthetics Volume One with a world where commodified memories and hard-boiled detective work appear to collide in fascinating ways. Colorist Carrie Strachan's moody blue and amber palette gives the whole scene a cinematic weight that makes this 2025 series one to watch.