DV8

Warren Ellis and Juvaun Kirby launched this Image Comics series in 1997 with a single issue from Wizard, introducing a dark, superpowered team operating outside the usual heroics. The book’s brief run established a cynical, street-level take on young characters with abilities, reflecting the era’s shift toward edgier, more grounded storytelling. Though short-lived, DV8 matters as a snapshot of late-’90s Image experimentation, pairing Ellis’s sharp dialogue with Kirby’s gritty visuals.