Ex Machina

In the mid-2000s, Ex Machina from Magic Press reimagined the superhero genre through a political lens, following a civil engineer who, after a mysterious event gave him the power to communicate with machines, becomes the mayor of New York City. Written by Brian K. Vaughan with Tony Harris providing the distinctive, photorealistic art across all ten issues, the series blends crime, sci-fi, and political drama as its hero navigates governance and a secret origin. It stands as a thoughtful, character-driven exploration of power and responsibility outside traditional capes and cowls.