D4VE

A single-issue debut from IDW in 2015, D4VE launched a series about a retired robot living a mundane suburban life in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has vanished. The story is driven by its creator's sharp, minimalist art and deadpan humor, exploring themes of identity and purpose through the lens of a former galactic conqueror now stuck in a desk job. This opening issue established the tone for a critically praised run that cleverly subverts sci-fi tropes with a distinctly human (or rather, robotic) midlife crisis.