Iron Empires

Faith Hicks’s Iron Empires is a concise, two-issue series from Dark Horse, launched in 2004. Set in a sprawling sci-fi universe of warring dynasties and mecha combat, it was written and illustrated by the acclaimed creator of The Last American and The War at Ellsmere. Though brief, the series showcases Hicks’s signature blend of political intrigue and kinetic, detail-rich artwork, marking a notable entry in his independent comics career.