‘Eugenic’ Is A Dark And Twisted Horror Show

I haven’t gotten into many horror graphic novels, but I’m glad I decided to check this one out. There is much to discuss about Eugenic’s many layers. This story follows the response and after-effects of a virus that infects the Mississippi Delta, decimating the lives of millions of Americans. Any story titled Eugenic is bound to teeter on the edge of groundbreaking progression and questionable ethics. A science favored by Nazis could only get you so far in this century — which is why I’m applauding the genius decision move to break this comic down into 3 time periods. Giving the readers a glance at critical points in the evolution of humanity in this world, this structure allows us to look at the macro scale of events in order to decipher how they all fit into the larger narrative.

Though this could’ve easily been a tale about humanity’s ability to overcome an outbreak and survive as a species, Eugenic unveils its truth gradually. Once millions are eviscerated and the virus is contained, a solution is made when vaccines are created by Cyrus Crane at the Gonring Cole corporation. The miracle of life returns with the first natural births to occur in 15 years. This is where Eugenic truly begins. Crane and others had been unsuccessful for more than a decade, so the faintest glimmer of hope finally showed up in the form of his boss ordering the genius to produce results, no matter what the cost. Or to quote ‘ol boy, he “Didn’t care if every new baby had 4 fingers instead of 5!” …