10 Indie Comics You Must Read Before You Die

Drawing from the wealth of comic history involving a group of super mutants existing together, They're Not Like Us essentially shows us what the X-Men would have ended up like if Professor X hadn't taught them some key concepts - like basic morals.

Art aside, the most interesting part of the comic is that it's unclear whether the collection of mutant young adults are heroes akin to the X-Men themselves or more of a dangerous cult of narcissists - as while they justify their actions with their need to take care of themselves, it's more than obvious that the line between necessary evil and doing what you like has been blurred for most of the team.

This becomes more ambiguous when the group divides into factions, creating an interesting tone as none of the characters are entirely good, yet none entirely evil.

The art style is also worth reading the comic alone, as Simon Gane's stylised work gives They're Not Like Us a very personal and unique appearance that makes the franchise immediately stand out.

Overall, They're Not Like Us is a truly interesting and modern look of the concept of superheroes, which while heavily pessimistic, is more than worth it for its art and plot.