Cyberella #2

Cyberella #2 was published in 1996 by Helix, a mature-readers imprint of DC Comics. The series was created by writer Howard Chaykin and artist Don Cameron, emerging during a mid-nineties period where the industry was heavily experimenting with cyberpunk aesthetics and cynical, high-concept science fiction narratives. It functioned as a reimagining of the Cinderella fairy tale set in a dystopian future, a common trope during that era's attempt to deconstruct classic folklore through a gritty, contemporary lens.

The visual design of the series reflects Chaykin's signature bold, graphic style, characterized by sharp angles and an emphasis on urban decay and technological excess. Critics at the time noted the series for its dense, sometimes convoluted world-building and its provocative, noir-inspired dialogue. While it remains a cult item within the Helix imprint's short-lived catalog, it serves as a distinct artifact of nineties comic book art and the specific editorial direction of the Helix line under Karen Berger.