The keyword here is . It is not fan fiction that tries to be faithful; it is a comic about the comic.

In the real comics, the solution is always a magic crystal or a time machine. In a parody, this should backfire hilariously.

("The Compulsive Benefactor"). The parody replaced characters with political figures and depicted certain groups in a way that the rights holders argued was discriminatory. Legal Significance: The Definition of Parody

: This series places the familiar characters in a bleak, dystopian future (2047). It’s a significant departure from the "Red Series," featuring more violence, realistic character flaws (like Lambik’s borderline alcoholism and Sidonia’s extreme anxiety), and complex storytelling.