Exilium

In this six-issue Alterna series from 2018–2019, writer Ben Slabak and artist Salomon Farias craft a self-contained science-fiction saga set in a future where Earth’s exiled population struggles to survive on a distant, hostile world. The story follows a group of outcasts as they navigate political intrigue, scarce resources, and the harsh realities of their new home, blending gritty survival drama with speculative world-building. Though brief, Exilium stands out for its focused, character-driven narrative and Farias’s stark visual storytelling, offering a tight, complete arc that rewards readers who enjoy lean, atmospheric sci-fi.