Evil Empire is a dystopian political thriller set in a contemporary United States that gradually devolves into a totalitarian regime. It explores how society could reach such a point, often by public inaction or complicity. Story Arc: The narrative is told from the perspective of Reese Greenwood, an underground rapper who gets a front-row seat to the political machinations that tear the country apart after a shocking public event. She eventually becomes the leader of an underground resistance movement. Publication: The main series ran for 12 issues from March 2014 to April 2015.