"Red Light"
A future-world prison makes use of a red light that saps the wills and memories of the prisoners. One man has had enough, and fights his way to freedom, albeit briefly held, with his eyes closed. 8 pages.
"The Invasion"
The story of Metal Hurlant continues, as the living embodiment of the planet that destroyed itself screams through space. As it streaks across the skies of alien worlds, it imparts its sorrow into the psyche of those ready for the message. In this tale, the adopted son of the Queen, Prince Althor, seeks to answers to his mysterious origins and the key to love through an odyssey of epic proportion. The truth, however, does not always set you free. 12 pages.
"The 1/2way Point Pin-Ups"
2 pages.
"Day Off"
A retired man ruminates on what is left in life. 7 pages.
"Megalex, Episode 2"
The government clones its soldiers and lets them live only 400 days. That way, no rebellious thoughts have time to hatch. The clones are all perfect, all identical, until...the Anomaly. The Megalex's defense systems keep vigil to stop attacks by creatures called Malaks, space-faring energy mantas, nicknamed 'Angels of Death', but it is getting harder and harder, as Nature brings its pressure to crack the tough shell of the Megalex. 14 pages.