The Paybacks

Heavy Metal · 2016–present · 4 issues

About the series

From the twisted minds of Donny Cates and Eliot Rahal, The Paybacks is a darkly comedic superhero satire set in a world where costumed heroes are saddled with crushing debt. Launched in 2016 by Heavy Metal, this four-issue series follows a team of repo men who repossess super-powered gear from delinquent champions, blending absurdist humor with sharp critiques of the financial system. Illustrated by Geoff Shaw, the book stands as a cult-favorite takedown of the genre’s tropes, offering a uniquely cynical spin on the cost of being a hero.