Jeremy Haun’s writing in 40 Seconds is some of the most realistic sci-fi writing in recent comics. So many comics with in-depth sci-fi systems bend over backwards to overload the reader with information as if to prove that their science is good. That, however, doesn’t make a good story. Haun avoids all those problems by keeping the tech talk simple, telling readers next to nothing about it, and showcasing visual technology that feels like a glimpse into the distant future while also feeling creative and original. This isn’t spacecraft-inspired galactic travel; it’s something completely different, which is refreshing to see. The cast so far is interesting, though we don’t get to know very much about them except for one character, which led to one quibble. If the ending is what it seems to be, it felt telegraphed simply by which character got the most development compared to one who noticeably didn’t. Still, it’s a welcome bait-and-switch that, even if readers could see it coming around the issue’s halfway mark.