OMAC #8

OMAC, standing for One Man Army Corps, was launched by DC Comics in 1974 as a brainchild of legendary creator Jack Kirby. Kirby both wrote and illustrated the series, envisioning a dystopian future controlled by a sentient satellite known as Brother Eye, which transformed an ordinary man named Buddy Blank into a superhuman agent. This eighth issue, released in 1975, serves as the final installment of the original series, marking the conclusion of Kirby's singular, high-concept vision before his eventual return to Marvel Comics.

The design of OMAC reflects Kirby's signature mid-1970s aesthetic, characterized by explosive action sequences, dense, kinetic layouts, and themes of societal surveillance and technocratic overreach. While the series was ahead of its time in its portrayal of a globalized digital panopticon and struggled to find a massive commercial audience during its initial run, it has since gained significant status as a cult classic. Critics and historians now recognize the work as a pivotal exploration of Kirby’s interest in the intersection of humanity and advanced technology.