The Young Offenders is currently an online, ongoing black & white graphic novella full of mysterious kids, brutal violence, and even some social issues, all set against a sci-fi urban-noir backdrop. A Brief History The Young Offenders have slowly been emerging for some time now. Savage Henry Lee was working on the original character drafts back in 2006, but the series didn't become anything proper until Peter Severinson came onto the scene some months later, flexing his pens like a bodybuilder pumping his guns at the beach. The project is a first for both of them. Series co-creator Savage Henry had this to say on the material: “I wanted to do a series where there could be a sense of reality to super-powers. Sure we all say we'd love to fly, but what would the effect be, psychologically, to see a person fly? Would it be stupefying? Awe-inspiring? Or would you instinctively hurl a rock to knock them back down to earth? “Super-hero comics have gotten lazy. You get guys throwing fire balls in the middle of open streets, with no damage being done. Well what's the fun of that? Why have flammable characters that don't cause burns and super-smart characters who don't do anything intelligent for their world? “As well, I've always been in love with the idea of a teen super-team acting as a questionable street gang. Young people, coming into their own, discovering and defining themselves through the choices they make, and the challenges and crisis they go through. The Young Offenders is that story.” Though about teenagers, the book is intended primarily for adults and subversive children. Similarly, though about contemporary social issues, the story does feature futuristic sci-fi action. The Young Offenders most definitely deal with mature themes and use filthy language, violence and questionable morals to get through their days. Do you want more?? The Trailer and beyond. Savage Henry has produced a short trailer for the series to bring in new readers with the melodic styling. As well, the boys are also running a Facebook Group which you can access just by searching the title.