The Aftermath: Big Clean

In the bombed-out ruins of a future Los Angeles, The Aftermath: Big Clean (2016–present, Heavy Metal) follows a sanitation crew tasked with the grim job of clearing the dead after a catastrophic war. Over five issues, painter Kevin Molen brings the desolate landscape to life with his lush, haunting visuals, making the series a striking entry in Heavy Metal's tradition of moody, adult-oriented science fiction. It matters as a slow-burn, atmospheric study of survival and routine in the face of apocalypse.