Sunburn

Karl Thomsen’s Sunburn (1996–2001) is a 17-issue independent comic series that follows a young woman’s struggle to control a dangerous, solar-powered mutation in a gritty, near-future city. Thomsen, the primary writer throughout the run, blends psychological horror with sci-fi, exploring themes of identity and isolation as the protagonist’s power grows increasingly unstable. Its moody, character-driven storytelling and stark visual style made it a quiet standout of late-90s alternative comics.