Mars

In the mid-1980s, First Comics sent readers to a gritty, terraformed Mars where human colonists struggle to survive against a harsh environment and their own inner demons. This 12-issue series, primarily written and drawn by Marc Hempel and Mark Wheatley with additional art from Doug Rice and scripts by John Ostrander, stands out for its moody, expressive artwork and psychological depth. It's a cult-classic sci-fi tale that explores the frontier spirit through a dark, character-driven lens, earning its place as a distinctive entry in the independent comics boom of the era.