Doomsday + 1

In the mid-1970s, Charlton Comics unleashed Doomsday + 1, a post-apocalyptic series that ran for twelve issues, chronicling the survival struggles of a small group after a devastating nuclear war. Most frequently written by Joe Gill and illustrated by John Byrne—whose early career work here is a highlight—the series blends sci-fi action with human drama as its characters navigate a radioactive, fractured world. Byrne’s dynamic art and Gill’s taut storytelling give this lesser-known title a raw, energetic feel, making it a cult curiosity for fans of pre-superhero Byrne and Charlton’s offbeat genre offerings.