Heavy Liquid

A gripping tale of love, drugs, and artistic discovery

Paul Pope author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Image Comics

Published:25th Jun '19

Should be back in stock very soon

Heavy Liquid cover

In a futuristic New York, S battles addiction and dangerous foes while searching for the truth behind heavy liquid and a lost love in Heavy Liquid.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Heavy Liquid, Paul Pope's Eisner-nominated sci-fi and cyberpunk classic. Originally released in the 2000s, Heavy Liquid was recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most important science fiction graphic novels of the decade. Its themes and artistic style have maintained their relevance, captivating readers and influencing creators alike since its debut.

Set in a futuristic New York that has transformed into a sprawling sci-fi metropolis, the narrative follows a man named S. He becomes embroiled in a complex mystery filled with love, drugs, and the enigmatic substance known as heavy liquid. This substance is not only an addictive drug but also an artistic medium. As S embarks on a quest to find the one artist capable of crafting heavy liquid into a flawless sculpture, he confronts both external threats from dangerous adversaries and his own internal struggles with addiction.

Through a series of intense challenges, S navigates a world fraught with peril, ultimately seeking to uncover the shocking truth behind heavy liquid and to rekindle a lost love. This new edition collects Heavy Liquid issues #1-5, offering readers a chance to experience this beloved work in its entirety, showcasing Paul Pope's unique storytelling and artistic vision.

LIBRARY JOURNAL -- Drawing inspiration from noir films, cyberpunk, manga, and the world of high fashion, this work has a influenced an entire generation of cartoonists but remarkably still feels fresh today.



LIBRARY JOURNAL -- This masterpiece from ingenious artist Pope (Escapo) returns to print 20 years after its initial release in an updated edition featuring revised colors, page design, and original illustrations. The Stooge, better known as S, is a former policeman who specializes in dealing Heavy Liquid, a mysterious and volatile substance that doubles as a powerful narcotic when specially prepared. Reeling from a deal gone awry, S agrees to help a fabulously wealthy art collector track down a reclusive artist he hopes to commission to create the world's first sculpture cast in Heavy Liquid. Before long, S is caught between a gang of murderous teenage girls and a trio of vicious masked criminals, face-to-face with a little girl who dresses like a pirate and controls an army of powerful robots, and on a collision course with more than one figure from his own shadowy past.
VERDICT Drawing inspiration from noir films, cyberpunk, manga, and the world of high fashion, this work has a influenced an entire generation of cartoonists but remarkably still feels fresh today


ISBN: 9781534314047

Dimensions: 254mm x 152mm x 25mm

Weight: 608g

264 pages