The Bolt Strikes

In a world where a single lightning strike can grant superhuman abilities, The Bolt Strikes follows the chaotic aftermath of a global event that leaves a handful of ordinary people with extraordinary powers. Launched by Mind Wave Comics in 2015, this ongoing series was born from the creative partnership of writer Dave Wheeler and artist-writer Samir Barrett, whose dynamic visuals and grounded storytelling explore the messy, real-life consequences of sudden power. Though still in its early days with just one issue, the series stands out for its intimate focus on character over spectacle, asking what happens when the lightning fades and you’re left to live with the bolt.