TERRORBYTES #3

In TERRORBYTES #3, a man awakens inside an automated prison where glitched, pervasive tech masks every trace of guilt, and he can’t even determine what crime he’s accused of. Mark Russell’s sharp, darkly witty writing threads a tense, cerebral thriller through a claustrophobic scenario, while Alberto Ponticelli’s kinetic, noir-tinged art makes the prison hum with cold circuitry and pulsing danger. The story unfolds as a labyrinth of surveillance, algorithmic punishment, and fragile humanity, pushing questions about accountability, autonomy, and the cost of a wired society. The issue, part of the ongoing Terrorbytes series, pairs a standalone high-concept premise with a compact, 32-page runtime that rewards close reading and re-reads. Cover art by Andy Clarke and Jose Villarrubia adds a moody, cinematic frame to the haunting premise, inviting readers to question what justice looks like when machines enforce it.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of sci-fi thrillers and tech-noir that probe justice and autonomy.
• Readers who appreciate sharp dialogue and thought-provoking social commentary.
• Fans of Mark Russell and Alberto Ponticelli’s distinctive art styles.
• Readers who enjoy compact, 32-page stand-alone stories within an ongoing anthology.