Copra #1 – 18 + Compendium Vol. 1 – 2 (2012-2014)
Copra #1–18 + Compendium Vol. 1–2 (2012–2014)
Genre
đŠž♂️ Superhero • đŁ Action • đ Surreal • đš Indie Comics
Copra defies the standard superhero formula by infusing gritty realism with avant-garde aesthetics. It sits comfortably in the space between traditional team-based superhero comics and underground comix, incorporating brutal action, existential introspection, and cosmic weirdness in equal parts.
Main Characters
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Floyd – The battle-hardened leader with a clear sense of justice and vengeance.
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Vincent – A cyber-enhanced tactician whose loyalty and motives are constantly questioned.
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Gracie – A powerhouse bruiser with emotional depth beneath her aggressive exterior.
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Xenia – An enigmatic energy wielder haunted by inner demons.
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Man-Head – A grotesque fusion of machine and man, both comic relief and unpredictable threat.
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Rax – The silent assassin, deadly efficient and always calculating.
Writer
✍️ Michel Fiffe
Fiffe is a one-man army in the world of comics. Not only does he write Copra, he handles every aspect of the book—from storyboarding to finishing touches—imbuing it with a raw, personal vision unlike anything else on the shelves.
Artist
đš Michel Fiffe
Fiffe’s art is bold, kinetic, and stylized. Drawing heavy inspiration from classic Suicide Squad, European graphic novels, and 80s indie zines, his artwork is jagged and vibrant, lending an urgent energy to each page.
Editor Details
đ Self-Edited by Michel Fiffe
The book’s fiercely independent nature is preserved by Fiffe’s total creative control. His unfiltered editorial direction gives Copra its uniquely raw tone.
Publisher and Brand
đ Self-Published under Copra Press
Copra began as a self-published zine-style comic, quickly gaining cult status for its daring content and DIY ethic. Later, the series saw collections released by Image Comics, boosting its reach without sacrificing its underground identity.
Release Year
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2012 – 2014
The first 18 issues were released over this two-year period, each one handmade and shipped by Fiffe himself before Image took over for larger distribution.
Brief Plot Summary
A mission gone terribly wrong leaves a government-backed team of mercenaries—Copra—branded as traitors. Forced into hiding, they regroup to hunt down the real culprits and clear their names. Along the way, they face off against otherworldly foes, internal betrayal, and their own dark pasts. Their journey is as much about redemption as it is about survival, all while navigating through an unstable multiverse teetering on destruction. đđ„
Notable Arcs or Storylines
đ„ “A Rundown of Damage” (Issues #1–6): The team is introduced and immediately thrust into chaos, forcing them into fugitive status.
𧏠“Residual Gods” (Issues #7–12): Cosmic elements take center stage as the team uncovers deeper forces at play behind their setup.
đȘ “Heads of the Holes” (Issues #13–18): The team confronts their past, including old enemies and moral compromises that haunt them.
Fan Theories or Interpretations
đ Many fans interpret Copra as a meta-commentary on DC’s Suicide Squad—particularly the John Ostrander run. The characters in Copra often echo iconic archetypes (like Floyd mirroring Deadshot), but with enough original twists to stand apart.
đ§ Another popular theory suggests that the multiverse elements are symbolic of fractured identities—each parallel world representing a piece of the characters’ psychological fragmentation.
đ Some fans speculate that the ever-changing artistic style within issues is a narrative device reflecting shifts in perspective and emotional tone.
Review Summary
⭐ Art: Explosive, chaotic, and full of personality. The hand-drawn quality makes every page feel alive and urgent.
đ§ Story Quality: Tightly plotted yet unpredictable, balancing high-concept sci-fi with street-level grit.
đ Character Depth: Each member of Copra has a tragic backstory, and their emotional baggage is never far from the surface, adding layers of complexity rarely seen in team comics.
Copra is an underground classic that demands attention—equal parts homage and revolution. If you're tired of factory-line superhero books, Copra offers a wild, unpredictable ride powered by raw emotion and creative audacity. đŻđ„
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