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The story of this graphic novel takes place in the city of Heroica,
the largest of the so-called instant cities built in the U. S. during
the mass exodus of 2018. The conditions of life are tough,
unemployment is high, public services are deficient, people can
barely make ends meet. New gangs are organizing in a fight for the
new territories. Most of the gangs run from the suburban quarter
"Mexican Belt, " which is actually a result of a failed migratory
experiment.
Doug Balthus, a detective from Heroica, is in big
trouble because of his gambling debts. He owes lots of money to two
of the most dangerous gangs in town - neither of which is willing to
forget his debt. Doug knows that they are after him, so he avoids the
places where he usually hangs out. But then one night he gets
caught, and just as he thinks his life is over, the boss of "Red
Flies" makes him an offer he cannot refuse: Find Alicia and your debt
will be forgotten.
Doug is thrilled and accepts the offer. During his
search for Alicia he meets Laura -- a dancer in a sleazy club.
Exhausted and tired of wandering, she opens up to him. Although he is
completely broke, Doug invites her to stay with him. He's also
looking for a safe place to hide from "White Noses, " the other gang
he owes money to, and it seems that they are a perfect match.
