Omega: The Unknown

Marvel’s 2008 revival of Omega: The Unknown is a short, singular vision by novelist Jonathan Lethem, co-writer Karl Rusnak, and artist Farel Dalrymple. Across its single issue, the series reimagines the 1970s cult character in a surreal, indie-influenced style, blending a mute, superpowered alien with the gritty urban landscape of New York. It stands as a bold, offbeat experiment in the Marvel canon, showcasing how a creator-driven approach can reinterpret classic concepts for a modern audience.