Human Nature HC 01: A Satirical Science Fiction Graphic Novel

From Academy Award–winning filmmaker Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel comes the first volume of a razor-sharp satirical science fiction trilogy, Human Nature. Joined by writer Jeff Welch and artist Martín Morazzo (Ice Cream Man), this hardcover debut launches Duke, a once-ordinary nobody transformed into an ego-driven billionaire chicken magnate armed with nearly limitless wealth and power. Yet even vast fortunes can't shield him from mortality, and his obsession with buying a defiant exit from death propels a wild, unsettling odyssey through a near-future that skewers ambition, power, and humanity’s desperate, often ridiculous, chase of immortality. Bursting with surreal adventures, brutal humor, and a bold visual style, Human Nature steers readers into a strange, unnervingly familiar world. This opening volume sets the tone for a daring trilogy that promises more audacious twists and revelations as it unfolds.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of sharp social satire and high-concept science fiction.
• Readers drawn to ambitious, character-driven stories about power, wealth, and mortality.
• Appreciators of bold visuals and kinetic, surreal artwork.
• People who enjoyed Aronofsky’s films and want to explore his themes in graphic novel form.