Pilla

In the cyberpunk world of Pilla, a mysterious black market substance grants users access to a shared digital consciousness, blurring the lines between reality and virtual existence. Launched by áyA Studios in 2018, this ongoing series is visually defined by the gritty, atmospheric art of Rafael Maldonado Bad Hand, whose style immerses readers in a neon-drenched dystopia. Across its three issues, Pilla explores themes of identity, addiction, and the commodification of human connection in a hyper-connected future. A taut, visually arresting entry in the modern indie cyberpunk canon, it matters for its focused world-building and unflinching look at the cost of digital transcendence.