The Smart Division

When a sophisticated artificial intelligence application is discovered to have guided an unknown killer in executing a flawless murder, the FBI is forced to confront an unprecedented threat. To track down the elusive culprit, the bureau establishes its first-ever division dedicated to AI crimes. The task falls to an unlikely partnership: Stevie Larque, a brilliant but chaotic Gen-Z savant, and Will Bailey, a seasoned veteran agent. Together, they must navigate a volatile professional dynamic while racing against a murderer who always seems two steps ahead of the law. As the body count rises, Larque and Bailey plunge into a dangerous underworld populated by cybersecurity conspiracy theorists, secretive app developers, and ruthless billion-dollar tech startups. Their high-stakes pursuit tests the limits of their fragile alliance as they attempt to dismantle a deadly synergy between human malice and algorithmic precision. This gripping sci-fi crime thriller explores the terrifying reality of technology that empowers anyone to commit the unthinkable. Crafted by acclaimed writer Zack Kaplan and Eisner Award-winning artist John Pearson, this series marks the creators' highly anticipated reunion following their celebrated sci-fi horror collaboration, Mindset. Delivering relentless suspense and sharp thematic depth, the story collects issues #1 through #5 of The Smart Division.