A Radiant Collapse:
an indie cyberpunk mystery comic series

a radiant collapse issue 3 cover: Mr. B walks towards a cyberpunk city while distorted tv screens fall into a crevace in his wake

The Story

A terrorist, a dirty bomb, and a message: "More will die." Elite hacker Roz Doubleclock has traced a source on the broadcast. Will she be able to find the Kün Rix before their next attack?

The Art

Obsessively Detailed

Every inch of this megacity has been brought to life for an immersive experience in something that's a cross between a comic and an art book. Is it a ton of work? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely.

very detailed and highly textured panel featuring Old Town slums

The Setting

A World Illuminated

Whether it's the neon illuminated streets of Central's red light district, or the forgotten slums of Old Town, every scene is brought to life with vibrant colors, dynamic lighting, and gritty texture.

Mr. B stands on a rooftop overlooking a cyberpunk skyline

The Characters

Roz Doubleclock

Roz Doubleclock: Central's top hacker

Central's elite hacker is hot on the trail of this deadly new terrorist group. Can she discover who they are and what they're after before the next attack?


Mr. B

Mr. B Kün Rix assassin walks menacingly down a hallway

Mr. B is an unstoppable force. He does the dirty work of the Kün Rix. If you cross him, you're already dead.


Ken Bright

Ken Bright, a former agent stares into a cracked mirror

Ken can't do another mission. Not again. What would his family think? Little does he know he's about to get swept up in the biggest mission of his life....


Nem

Nem, Kün Rix mastermind

Someone is believed to be scraping the Net on behalf of the Kün Rix, keeping them one step ahead of the authorities. This emblem has been associated with several decrypted transmissions to known Kün Rix sympathizers.


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a glitched screen showing an ominous logo

Someone is believed to be scraping the Net on behalf of the Kün Rix, keeping them one step ahead of the authorities. This emblem has been associated with several decrypted transmissions to known Kün Rix sympathizers.


For Fans Of...

Are you a fan of Ghost in the Shell, Cyberpunk 2077, or Watchdogs? A Radiant Collapse is the cyberpunk, tech-noir mystery thriller you've been looking for. Jump into Central's immersively illustrated underworld as you follow Roz Doubleclock and Ken Bright as they attempt to track down the Kün Rix terrorist group before it's too late.


a radiant collapse chapter one page one preview: the terrorist known as Mr. B crouches atop a building holding a dirty bomb in the midst of a sprawling futuristic cityscape
a radiant collapse chapter one page two preview: roz doubleclock and ken bright enter a shady nightclub featuring holograms and exotic dancers as they search for the Kün Rix terrorist group

Story of the story

Robert Conner, author and illustrator of A Radiant Collapse

Hi, I'm Robert. I'm the author and illustrator of A Radiant Collpase. Yes, it's just me. I do it all. The writing, storyboarding, drawing, inking, coloring, typesetting, the works. A Radiant Collapse was born from an idea i had way back in high school and I've been working on it ever since. I've actually rebooted this story seven times. (There's something in there about never giving up on your dreams). The real OGs might even remember the original (and very lackluster) working title of Global Defense Corps. I kept working on my art skills and learning how to write, redoing characters' designs and personalities, and fixing plot holes until I was finally happy with the story and ready to share it with everyone. If you've read this far, you might as well get issue 1 for free and let me know what you think on any of my social platforms.if you enjoyed it, I'd really like to know.

For those of your reading my story, know that I'm not doing this for money or fame, I'm doing it for you.


Thank you to all my supporters!

Issue 2: The Raid

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