Tiger & The Viper
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Last published Mon, Jun 10, 2024
When Malibu's population of the working poor suddenly disappear into the desert overnight, the megacity falls into chaos without its industry. Under the cover of discord, Kim tries to wrestle control of the city from the Old Guard, while an unsuspecting adversary in the Salton Sea threatens to unravel her plans.
Trigger Warnings: Medical Horror, Depictions of Violence
Cover Photograph by Natalia Laurel
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