The Maximortal
King Hell · 1992–1993 · 7 issues
About the series
In the early 1990s, writer/artist Rick Veitch brought his singular, visionary style to King Hell for The Maximortal, a seven-issue series that deconstructs the superhero mythos through a dark, philosophical lens. The story follows the creation and tragic consequences of a superhuman being, exploring themes of power, violence, and the nature of heroism. Veitch's dense, intricate artwork and layered narrative make this a landmark work of independent comics, challenging the genre's conventions with raw ambition.