The Complete Future Shocks #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the earliest installments of the celebrated short-story series from 2000 AD, featuring standalone sci-fi tales with twist endings that often subvert reader expectations. The collection includes stories from the late 1970s and early 1980s, showcasing early work by future industry legends like Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, with the character Joe Black appearing in one of the strips. It serves as the first of two volumes compiling every 'Future Shock' story published in the comic's history.
"King of the World" is a standout tale in The Complete Future Shocks #1, a 2018 collection from Rebellion that delivers a sharp, mind-bending sci-fi thriller. Written and illustrated by Massimo Belardinelli in a striking, detailed style, the story follows Clayton, Britain’s highest-IQ individual, as he’s drawn into a mysterious experiment with Brenner’s Dream Machine—where one man’s dream begins to unravel reality itself. The cover, a bold, iconic piece by Carlos Ezquerra, captures the story’s eerie, otherworldly tension perfectly.
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Brenner invites Clayton, who has the highest I.Q. in Britain, to take part in an experiment with his Dream Machine. Clayton's dream sends technician Williams over the edge and he tries to destroy the machine. Brenner tries again later, and this time Clayton's mind makes contact with some kind of extraterrestrial power.
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