Furious: Fallen Star

Furious: Fallen Star is a 2014 one-shot from Dark Horse that introduces a grounded, modern take on the superhero genre, centering on a young woman grappling with the consequences of her extraordinary abilities. Written by Bryan J.L. Glass and illustrated by Victor Santos, the issue explores the personal cost of power within a single, focused narrative. It matters as a compact, character-driven story that stands apart from sprawling event comics, offering a self-contained glimpse into a world where heroism comes with a heavy price.