Mercury Heat

In the mid-2010s, Kieron Gillen scripted a visceral, near-future science fiction series for Avatar Press, illustrated primarily by Nahuel Lopez and Omar Francia. Mercury Heat follows Lucca, a woman navigating a brutal, corporate-controlled solar system where humanity has colonized Mercury, blending hard-boiled crime with body horror and political intrigue. Over twelve issues, the series carved out a distinct place in indie comics for its unflinching tone and inventive world-building, earning a reputation as a cult favorite among fans of mature, thought-provoking sci-fi.