The Concept: When it happened, Earth was appalled. It seemed a hurt beyond healing. But the world moved on… except for London. In the heart of that city, high technology has failed. Survivors scrape a mediaeval living. Great buildings stand idle. Complex machinery sits frozen. A ruthless Mayor rules the People. The mysterious Cartel dominates both. Moving between them is Esau the Hunter. Now an impatient and powerful world wants this wreck to die — quickly. The outcome rests on the shoulders of the Hunter — a responsibility he does not want.

This Issue: "Welcome to the Sorrowful City" and "The First Circle" Unexpectedly, a visitor from Outside. Should the Hunter hand her over to the Mayor? Should he aid her mission with his knowledge of the Cartel?