Chester 5000 XYV

Chester 5000 XYV is a wordless, black-and-white erotic romance comic from Top Shelf, launched in 2011. Created by Jess Fink, the series follows a lonely 19th-century inventor who builds a mechanical lover, only to face unexpected complications in the relationship. Its blend of steampunk aesthetics, silent storytelling, and heartfelt emotion makes it a unique, quietly influential work in the indie comics landscape.