Doug Wagner and Hoyt Silva arm Yumi with a fully AI Lamborghini in Yumi 00ex #1
You know that feeling when a book takes a genre you think you know and tilts it just enough to make your knees buckle? That's Yumi 00ex #1. Doug Wagner and artist Hoyt Silva are here to turn the anti-spy thriller inside out, swapping the usual tuxedo-and-champagne routine for something much more personal and a lot more dangerous.
The setup hits hard from the first page. Yumi operates with a lethal precision that makes her the kind of agent everyone worries about, but her focus shatters when her MI6 boyfriend disappears without a trace. Instead of waiting for an update or following the chain of command, she does the unthinkable: she storms the agency itself. Yumi goes in hot, hacking their digital fortress and dismantling the agency's operatives one by one. It's a personal mission fueled by love and rage, and Wagner writes her with a ferocity that makes every move feel like a masterclass in controlled chaos.
What makes this debut sing is the chemistry between Wagner and Silva. Silva's art brings a kinetic energy to every panel, turning the streets and agency corridors into a playground of destruction. And then there's the car. Yumi finds an unexpected ally in a fully autonomous Lamborghini that functions more like a mobile arsenal than a set of wheels. Watching Yumi use this ally to tear through MI6 adds a layer of weird, wonderful charm that elevates the action. If you're a fan of Wagner's work on NARCO, PLASTIC, or I WAS A FASHION SCHOOL SERIAL KILLER, this is where you'll see his range stretch into thrilling new territory.
This is a four-issue story, so you're in for a complete ride from start to finish. Wagner and Silva know how to pace a thriller, and by the time you hit the final page of the debut, you'll already be counting down to the next drop. It's a perfect entry point for anyone who loves characters who fight smart and hit hard. Yumi 00ex #1 is the one I'd hand you if you're looking for something that feels fresh, funny, and absolutely unstoppable. Welcome to the world of Yumi, and trust me, you're going to love it here.