Surgeon X
Image · 2016–2017 · 6 issues
About the series
In a near-future London ravaged by antibiotic-resistant superbugs, Surgeon X follows a brilliant but disillusioned surgeon who turns to illegal, underground medicine when the system fails. Published by Image Comics over six issues from 2016 to 2017, this tense medical thriller was written by Sara Kenney with haunting, atmospheric art by John Watkiss. The series stands out for its grounded, prescient take on a global health crisis, blending personal drama with urgent social commentary.