Artificial intelligence and sci-fi crime collide in Red Light, the upcoming erotic thriller from comics publisher, AWA. Led by a powerhouse team of strong female creatives, the original story is created and written by comic book newcomer, Sarah Cho, who is known for her swift ascension in both film and TV, as well as her LA-based sketch comedy team, Thunderdog. With artwork by Priscilla Petraites, the action-packed story is set in a sci-fi universe where A.I. is deeply woven into the fabric of daily life. The 4-issue series launches on November 1, 2023.
In Red Light, Lacy is an A.I. sex worker in a futuristic Red-Light District. Through her perceptiveness and intelligence, Lacy knows what her clients want better than they know themselves. Housed in a high-tech brothel under the watchful eye of the mysterious Mister, Lacy has little in her manufactured life besides work. That is until she befriends Natalie, an orphaned child, who comes into Lacy’s care. When Lacy and Natalie seek to escape, they find themselves flung headlong into the mystery behind Lacy’s creation.
Red Light looks at the intersection of sex and technology in the guise of a futuristic thriller. With A.I. at the forefront of everyone’s mind, Sarah and the creative team explored the age-old question of what makes one human, and what can a man-made creation tell us about ourselves, and the divergent paths technology artificial intelligence can put us on? Vibrant visuals and stunning artwork take readers on a journey to a futuristic world in this on-the-run adventure, where Lacy breaks the boundaries of her confined life to learn exactly what she was made for.
AWA’s Red Light is written and created by writer Sarah Cho with art by Priscilla Petraites. The series is colored by Miroslav Mrva and lettered by Sal Cipriano, with covers by Jeff Dekal and variant covers by Frank Cho.
Source: Graphic Policy
