The Dome: Ground Zero, published by DC Comics under its short-lived Helix imprint in 1998, is a science fiction graphic novel written by Dave Gibbons with art by Angus McKie. Set in a near-future Earth under the looming shadow of alien intervention, the story blends speculative technology with an atmosphere of survival and paranoia.
Helix was an experimental DC line dedicated to mature, thought-provoking science fiction, aiming to push the boundaries beyond conventional superhero storytelling. The Dome stands as one of its most visually distinctive releases, notable for its pioneering use of digitally rendered 3D-style artwork during the late ’90s.
Although the Helix imprint was short-lived, The Dome: Ground Zero has retained a cult status among readers who appreciate the intersection of speculative fiction, political undertones, and experimental visual approaches in comics.
