Y: The Last Man #44

Y: The Last Man #44, titled 'Motherland Part Three,' was published by Vertigo Comics in 2007 as part of a post-apocalyptic science fiction series written by Brian K. Vaughan. The series explores a world where a mysterious plague has killed every living mammal with a Y chromosome, save for a man named Yorick Brown and his monkey, Ampersand. This specific issue continues the narrative arc following Yorick and his companions as they navigate the collapsed sociopolitical landscape of the United States.

The series is noted for its visual style, largely defined by the work of artist Pia Guerra, whose clean, grounded aesthetic helped humanize the high-concept premise. Guerra's designs emphasized character-driven storytelling over spectacle, which resonated with critics and readers for its nuanced take on gender dynamics and survival. The series, including this mid-run installment, is widely regarded as a significant contribution to 2000s comic literature, praised for its tight plotting and thematic consistency.