The Hard Switch

Owen D. Pomery’s The Hard Switch (Avery Hill, 2023–present) is a quiet, contemplative science-fiction comic that follows a lone cargo pilot navigating the fading edges of a colonized galaxy. Through Pomery’s precise, architectural linework and muted color palette, the series explores themes of isolation, memory, and the slow decay of infrastructure. With only a single issue released so far, it establishes a meditative tone that sets it apart from more action-driven space operas. Pomery’s dual role as writer and artist gives the series a singular, cohesive vision, marking him as a distinctive voice in contemporary British indie comics.