“Abraxas and the Earthman” is a storyline by Rick Veitch, inspired by Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick.” The story follows John Isaac, a cetologist who is abducted by space whalers and subjected to physical and spiritual mutations by the ship’s master, Captain Rotwang. Isaac is coerced into joining Rotwang’s obsessive hunt for Abraxas, a monstrous red-horned space whale.Throughout the journey, Isaac endures numerous trials and transformations, ultimately discovering his own destiny within the belly of Abraxas. The narrative is a blend of science fiction, psychological horror, and metaphysical exploration, featuring vibrant and surreal artwork that enhances its otherworldly atmosphere.