Urbance, Vol. 1 is an electric, neon-drenched burst of dystopian sci-fi that delivers massive style and an intriguing high-concept premise. Joël Dos Reis Viegas creates a compelling, fractured world in Neopolis, where a deadly virus makes intimacy between sexes fatal, leaving a segregated city fueled by tribal clan rivalries and deep-seated paranoia. 

The visual storytelling is easily the standout element. Given Viegas’s background in animation, the artwork is kinetic, expressive, and brimming with urban swagger, streetwear aesthetics, and bold, vivid coloring. The pacing moves fast, and while the sheer volume of lore and character introductions can feel a bit rushed in this opening volume, the central dynamic between Kenzell and Lesya effectively anchors the stakes. 

A stylish, energetic kickoff that will definitely appeal to fans of cyberpunk aesthetics, gritty action, and bio-punk worldbuilding.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I can’t wait to read ten second volume and see what happens to the main characters. I love the premise of the book and can’t wait to see what happens next.