This October, Oni Press will release a new series called SKIN POLICE #1 (4 issues in total). This four-issue sci-fi/action spectacle was created by Jordan Thomas (The Man from Maybe, Mughsots) and Artist Daniel Gert (Über), raises unique questions about global population decline.
In 2142, global fertility levels plummeted, and a black market for illegally cloned babies emerged. Millions of parents use their genetic material to welcome these new children, only to realize too late the dire consequences. At some point in their lifespan, three-quarters of these genetic copies transform into psychologically unstable killing machines known as “Fools.” Fortunately, the European United Nations has decided to play an active role in containing the growing threat. Their dedicated task force takes on the difficult task of hunting down victims before violence spreads. For the government, they are duplicate identification and capture units. To others, they are the “skin police.” Worst part of the job? It’s always the one you least suspect.
“The Skin Police set up shop in my brain, which was a combination of my love for Blade Runner and my fear of having children,” says writer Jordan Thomas. “This is an idea that won’t go away, which always shows it’s a good idea. I wanted to put the basic human fear of not being able to protect our descendants, and the pervasive fear most of us have about the direction the world is going, into a Adrenaline-fueled, violent, relentless action crushes it, so before each issue ends, viewers will be carried away by the sheer thrill of what’s going on and find themselves thinking more deeply about the underpinnings The amazing team at Oni really embraced this fusion of heart and brain, and Daniel Gete was an incredible creative partner who embraced my vision for these thrillingly more human and terrifying themes. taking future ideas and developing them into a thoughtful ecosystem of beings that the characters can inhabit while also delivering some of the most impressive action storytelling I’ve ever seen.
“Like a super-budget R-rated blockbuster directed by John Woo and art directed by Morbius and Jeff Darrow, this is one of the most ecstatically over-the-top series in Oni Press history,” editor Then he said Carl Bolles. “Filled with big ideas and dynamic action on every page, it’s easy to see why Jordan Thomas has quickly established himself at the forefront of a new generation of sci-fi comics experts. Add in Avatar actor Daniel Goeth With dangerous details and vibrant artwork by Daniel Gete, Skin Cops is the kind of science fiction that only comics can capture: tense, fast-paced, and full of mind-bending twists and turns that will turn unsettling situations around The law enforcement system of the 22nd century is turned upside down.
Skin Police #1
Written by Jordan Thomas
Artwork by Daniel Gate
On sale October 2, 2024 | $4.99 | 32 pages | FC
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Cover A, DANIEL GETE
Cover B, by NICK PITARRA
Variant cover of ADAM POLLINA (1:10)
Variant cover of SHAKY KANE (1:20)
NICK PITARRA’S B&W VARIANT (1:50)
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