When I reached the final panel of writer Christopher Fenn’s comic book debut, Seron #0, my first thought was, “Is that it?”

Now please don’t misunderstand that; it was far from a negative reaction. Given that I’d noticed the 28 page count of the digital copy I’d been sent to review, I was expecting it to last longer.

And, truth be told, I wanted more.

This issue serves as a prologue to the upcoming series, and gives us our first look at the high tech utopia of Seron, which isn’t exactly utopian, to say  the least, for all of its inhabitants. It also introduces us to Jezebel, an undercover infiltrator for Seron’s law enforcement organisation, the Kolob, as she completes her first assignment.

It’s a genuinely impressive opening salvo of ideas, details and intriguing characters; Fenn and his creative team, with Jay Rollins providing meticulously detailed art, cleverly stylised letters from Rob Jones, as well as story and script editing from Kerryanne Brown and Claire Napier respectively, clearly firing on all cylinders.

It’s a short, sharp shock of a story, with exposition that knows when to step aside for the dialogue and action to take over; it absolutely leaves the reader wanting more.

Following the story are pages of concept art from Jay Rollins, which showcase just how detailed and purposeful the characters and settings are, in terms of their looks. Seron is a believable place, and its characters all slot into it perfectly, thanks in part to how considered their various designs are.

With a six issue series on the way, following the Kickstarter campaign anticipated to launch in early 2025, I can’t wait to head back to the darkly colourful, dangerous streets of Seron.

You can get an early peek at Seron via its official website.