Exclusive: Feelin Comfortably Weird. On 'Faceless and The Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #1'
A faceless drifter & a dysfunctional space family.
There’s something special about mid-century unsettling science fiction. The kind of work that came out of the mid-1900s, built for minds like Harlan Ellison, whose I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream now feels less like fiction and more like a warning about the AI nightmare-fueled reality creeping closer every day.
It’s the same uneasy, imaginative space that artists like the great Moebius thrived in. Important stories that feel like they should have a stronger voice right now. Work that’s futuristic yet unsettling in a horror kinda way.
Which is why, fans of strange science fiction should check out Matt Lesniewski’s Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #1, as it’s a comic in tune with that spirit of the greats.
It’s a science fiction tale set on… a hand… and follows a strange, faceless alien and his found family of cosmonauts, continuing the bizarre and compelling story set up from Faceless and the Family.
The comic is packed with dense, chaotic crosshatching, worlds that feel alive in the worst possible ways, and features uniquely weird characters that seem like they’re barely holding it together. Dropping this July, the new series picks up right after the 2024 original and wastes no time pulling you back in.
Here’s the setup along with some original artwork:
The space-faring rogue known as Faceless and his found family of adventurers are about to encounter a new challenge– stronger, stranger, and more perplexing than any they’ve faced before. Roving the backwaters of the class-segregated alien world called the Hand Planet, Faceless is plunged into his most harrowing ordeal yet– bonded to a living suit of extraterrestrial armor that refuses to let him go. As the armor’s inscrutable will tightens its grip, Faceless finds himself physically under siege. Enter a bizarre, labyrinthine world of impossible logic and nightmarish wonder as Faceless and his unlikely family must embark on a harrowing quest to free him– if freedom is even possible.
Here’s what creator Matt Lesniewski had to say about the new run:
“Get ready for more Faceless! The journey picks up right where it left off at the end of Volume One, but this is a brand new story! That’s right… the quest to find Faceless’ family continues but the crew is faced with an otherworldly obstacle, as well as the introduction of some new characters. Pick things up here or start at the very beginning while you can… you’ve got well over 200 pages of imaginative crosshatched chaos to jump into. Hope to see you on the Hand Planet. Grab your weapon. Join the family…”
And here’s what Oni’s president Hunter Gorinson, had to say:
“With each and every new page, Matt Lesniewski continues to showcase exactly why he is one of the most engrossing, exciting and talented visual storytellers of his generation. Bursting with meticulous detail and some of the most extraordinarily alien environments of 21st century comics, Faceless’ all-new adventure is the perfect gateway into the weird and wondrous world of Matt’s limitless imagination – one that comes richly populated with a heart-rending cast of fearless and fascinating characters to boot. It’s possible you’ve experienced a comic like this before, but only in your dreams – this is the perfect opportunity to discover why Matt Lesniewski’s work must be seen to truly be believed.”
Faceless and the Family: Maze of the Mechanical Aliens #1 (of 4) features covers by Lesniewski, Dave Stewart (Hellboy), Kelley Jones (Batman: Red Rain, The Sandman) with José Villarrubia (Absolute Swamp Thing), and Noah Bailey (Station Grand).
FACELESS AND THE FAMILY: MAZE OF THE MECHANICAL ALIENS #1 (OF 4)
Story & Art by Matt Lesniewski
Cover A by Matt Lesniewski with Dave Stewart
Cover B by Kelley Jones with José Villarrubia
Cover C by Noah Bailey
Cover D (1:10) B&W Variant by Matt Lesniewski
Cover E (1:20) B&W Variant by Kelley Jones
On Sale: July 1, 2026
$5.99 | 32 Pages |
FOC: 06/08/26