Y: The Last Man #25

Y: The Last Man #25, titled 'Motherland,' was published in 2005 as part of the acclaimed post-apocalyptic series written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Pia Guerra. This specific issue serves as a pivotal bridge in the narrative, following the protagonist Yorick Brown and his companions as they navigate a world where a mysterious plague has decimated every mammal with a Y chromosome, with the notable exception of Yorick and his pet monkey.

The visual identity of the series, defined by Guerra’s grounded, character-focused pencils and José Marzán Jr.’s clean inks, was designed to emphasize the intimate human cost of a global catastrophe rather than typical superhero tropes. This issue was received as a critical turning point that expanded the series' exploration of geopolitical power structures, solidifying the comic's reputation for complex character development and thematic depth within the Vertigo imprint of DC Comics.