The Red Star

A sweeping military fantasy epic from German publisher Cross Cult, The Red Star reimagines a Soviet-esque empire where magic and advanced technology fuel a brutal, endless war. Running for four issues between 2007 and 2010, the series is best known for its lush, painted artwork and a story that blends political intrigue with superhuman combat. It stands as a striking, standalone vision of a war-torn alternate world, celebrated for its ambitious visual storytelling and its thoughtful fusion of sci-fi and Slavic mythology.