Newuniversal

In 2007, Warren Ellis and Salvador Larroca reimagined Marvel’s 1980s New Universe line with newuniversal, a grounded, sci-fi-heavy series from Marvel that examines what happens when a mysterious "White Event" grants superhuman abilities to a handful of ordinary people. Across its six-issue run, the story unfolds as a slow-burn conspiracy thriller, focusing on the psychological and societal fallout of sudden, inexplicable powers rather than traditional heroics. Though the series was cut short, its stark, realistic tone and Larroca’s sleek visuals made it a cult touchstone for fans of Ellis’s deconstructive approach to superhero mythology.