Furious

In the midst of a wave of superhero deconstruction, Dark Horse launched Furious in 2014, a five-issue series that reimagines the classic origin story through a modern, psychologically grounded lens. The creative team—writer Bryan J.L. Glass and artist Victor Santos—focuses on a young woman who gains superhuman abilities and must navigate the messy intersection of personal trauma, public expectations, and the very real costs of power. Rather than a straightforward action romp, the series explores how a new hero copes with the emotional weight of her gifts, offering a thoughtful, character-driven take on the genre that resonates beyond its brief run. It stands as a compact, intimate character study that matters for its earnest attempt to humanize the superhuman experience.