Synthetics Volume One #1 is a solid debut that throws out some ethical debate while also pondering the end of it all. It's a different apocalyptic disaster with humanity either resigned to what will happen or scrambling in an attempt to survive what's to come. But, through it's entertaining premise and concepts, it feels like it has something to say about our state of the world, the present and what we're denying is our future. Read Full Review

Plot
The story takes place in the future and is told in three subplots that connect later, filled with mysteries, conspiracy theories, and crime investigations:

The first subplot highlights the fact that planet Earth is collapsing, requiring the delimitation of certain zones called "DEATH ZONES," places where human life is impossible due to the high level of toxicity in general. The entire planet will inevitably transform into a toxic zone, marking the imminent end of humanity. People are sent to this place to try to stop and solve this environmental degradation, but they eventually die.

The second subplot explains the emergence of a new technology where human neurons have been connected to computers, creating the ability to regenerate all types of organs and tissues, which is an impressive advance in medicine. But every technological advance also becomes an opportunity to pervert it, as the mysterious Hernando is doing, who is beginning to create complete synthetic humans from a single neuron. Carrie-Ann, the pioneer of this technology, knows what Hernando is doing.

The third subplot shows how Detective Nick Ellis investigates the sale of memories on the black market. People desperate to live, but knowing the planet has months left, want to experience things they'll surely never be able to. Loading so many of other people's memories is turning what's left of humanity into junkies addicted to other people's memories, who, by abusing them, end up becoming the implanted synthetic memories themselves.

This comic has a striking premise with powerful narrative depth, whose solid foundations are supported by science fiction, dystopian futures, medical technology, and social psychology.

Art
With a great level of detail, the facial expressions and anatomy are mesmerizing, achieving sequences that blend science fiction with suspense, with noir touches, and a superbly chosen color palette.

Summary
In a dystopian future, the solution to humanity's extinction lies in the abuse of super-advanced medical technology that will change everything more