Demo

Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan's Demo (2003–2004) is a twelve-issue anthology series from AiT/Planet Lar that explores the quiet, often painful intersection of everyday life and extraordinary ability. Each standalone story centers on a different young person grappling with a subtle, personal superpower—not for heroics, but as a metaphor for alienation, identity, and the weight of being different. Wood's grounded, emotionally resonant writing pairs perfectly with Cloonan's expressive, moody black-and-white art, creating a series that feels more like indie cinema than cape comics. Demo remains a landmark for its intimate, character-driven take on the "superpower" genre, showcasing two rising talents at the start of their celebrated careers.