A Distant Soil

Colleen Doran’s A Distant Soil began its print life as a two-issue series from Donning Company in the late 1980s, introducing readers to a lush, operatic science-fantasy saga. Written and illustrated entirely by Doran, the story follows a young woman who discovers her connection to a powerful, ancient alien race, setting the stage for a sweeping narrative of political intrigue, psychic bonds, and cosmic conflict. Though brief, this initial run established the distinctive, detailed art and emotionally complex storytelling that would define Doran’s later, more extensive work on the series. It remains a touchstone for fans of independent, creator-owned comics from that era.