Océan

Published by Panini France starting in 2010, Océan is a self-contained, single-issue science-fiction comic from writer Warren Ellis and artist Chris Sprouse. Set in a near-future where humanity has begun colonizing the solar system, the story follows a salvage crew that discovers a mysterious alien artifact on the ocean floor of Jupiter's moon Europa. Ellis's trademark blend of hard science, conspiracy, and character-driven tension is paired with Sprouse's clean, detailed linework, making this a concise but potent entry in the creators' shared body of speculative work.