Storm: The Deep World

In the early 1980s, British publisher Quality Communications launched Storm: The Deep World, a science-fantasy epic by celebrated artist Don Lawrence. The series follows a lone astronaut stranded on a bizarre, alien planet, where he must navigate its treacherous, surreal landscapes and strange inhabitants. With Lawrence’s lush, detailed painted art, this single-issue debut established the visually stunning, pulp-inspired tone that would define the long-running Storm saga. A cornerstone of British comics, it showcases Lawrence’s masterful world-building and remains a cult favorite for its imaginative scope.