Final Boss
Massive · 2023–present · 3 issues
About the series
In Final Boss (2023–present), Massive Publishing presents a high-stakes meta-comic where a video game's ultimate villain gains self-awareness and escapes into the real world. Helmed by writer and co-creator Tom Peyer, the series turns the classic "boss battle" trope inside out, following a sentient final boss as he navigates a bewildering reality that isn't governed by game mechanics. Over its initial three-issue run, the story blends action and existential humor, questioning what happens when the biggest threat in a game becomes a refugee in our world. It's a clever, character-driven twist on video game lore that matters for its fresh take on identity and free will within the medium.