Vs

In the future, war has become a televised global sport, and Vs drops readers into the blood-soaked arena alongside a squad of celebrity soldiers fighting for fame, fortune, and survival. Published by Image Comics and launching in 2018, this five-issue series pairs writer Iván Brandon with the visceral, painterly art of Esad Ribić to craft a brutal commentary on media spectacle and militarized entertainment. It matters as a visually stunning, sharply written action-sci-fi that uses its high-concept premise to explore the cost of glory in a world where conflict is just another ratings grab.