TWELVE GEMS is a sci-fi epic set in the far reaches of the cosmos, where the enigmatic Dr. Z assembles a trio of space adventurers for a quest to find the legendary Twelve Gems of Power. The team includes Furz, a formidable alien brute; Venus, a lethal sword-wielding beauty; and Dogstar, a soft-spoken canine technician. Their journey across the galaxy is filled with bizarre encounters, relentless action, and sharp humor, reflecting a playful homage to classic space operas. Lane Milburn’s distinctive black-and-white artwork and storytelling offer a fresh, irreverent take on the genre, blending thrilling escapades with satirical undertones.
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Lane Milburn explores themes of alienation, work culture, and escapism through speculative fiction with minimalist elegance. In books like “Lure”, he imagines futures shaped by corporate control, where emotional disconnection collides with cosmic wonder. His clean lines and muted palettes evoke quiet unease, placing him among a growing cohort of artists using sci-fi to reflect contemporary existential anxieties.
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Lane Milburn explores themes of alienation, work culture, and escapism through speculative fiction with minimalist elegance. In books like “Lure”, he imagines futures shaped by corporate control, where emotional disconnection collides with cosmic wonder. His clean lines and muted palettes evoke quiet unease, placing him among a growing cohort of artists using sci-fi to reflect contemporary existential anxieties.
TWELVE GEMS is a sci-fi epic set in the far reaches of the cosmos, where the enigmatic Dr. Z assembles a trio of space adventurers for a quest to find the legendary Twelve Gems of Power. The team includes Furz, a formidable alien brute; Venus, a lethal sword-wielding beauty; and Dogstar, a soft-spoken canine technician. Their journey across the galaxy is filled with bizarre encounters, relentless action, and sharp humor, reflecting a playful homage to classic space operas. Lane Milburn’s distinctive black-and-white artwork and storytelling offer a fresh, irreverent take on the genre, blending thrilling escapades with satirical undertones. Comix, Fantagraphics, Lane Milburn, 2014 Fantagraphics 978-1606997512 Lane Milburn 2014