Pilot Season: Genius
Image · 2008 · 1 issue
About the series
In 2008, Image Comics launched Pilot Season: Genius, a one-shot by writers Adam Freeman and Marc Bernardin with art by Afua Richardson. This debut issue introduced the premise of a teenage girl in South Central Los Angeles who possesses a staggering tactical genius, positioning her as an unlikely revolutionary. The story's bold social commentary and Richardon's striking visuals made it a standout entry in Image's Pilot Season initiative, which tested new concepts for potential ongoing series. It remains a compelling snapshot of a what-if scenario that resonated with readers for its fresh, grounded take on power and justice.