In a bustling Martian city of the 23rd century, jaded detective Aline Ruby and her unique partner, the android Carlos Rivera with human memories, investigate a hacker's murder. As they delve deeper, their search uncovers a dark secret society and a revolutionary code. This code promises to liberate androids from human control, but the truth is far more sinister. It's another form of manipulation.
Aline and Carlos race against time to expose the truth. Their pursuit leads them through the neon-lit Martian underbelly, where humans and various androids co-exist with simmering tension. Aline, a recovering alcoholic, grapples with her own demons as the case takes a dangerous turn. The climax explodes under a malfunctioning Martian dome, a symbolic shattering of the boundaries between humans and their creations.
MARS EXPRESS is a blend of action, mystery, and social commentary. It explores themes of identity, freedom, and the ever-evolving relationship between humanity and technology, all wrapped in a visually stunning blend of hand-drawn characters and digital Martian landscapes.