Afterburn

In the near-future world of Afterburn, a mysterious cosmic event has bathed the Earth in deadly radiation, forcing humanity to live in sealed, mobile cities that constantly move to avoid the lethal "red zones." Published by Red 5 Comics, this 2008 series from creators Joe Harris and Steve Pugh follows a hardened team of scavengers who brave the irradiated wasteland to recover lost technology and resources. A taut, post-apocalyptic thriller, Afterburn stands out for its gritty survival drama and the stark, kinetic artwork that brings its treacherous, sun-scorched landscape to life. Though a short run of four issues, it remains a compelling example of creator-owned sci-fi from the late 2000s.