This zero issue of the Lady Mechanika series was available for free download on Comixology. The appealing cover and promise of steampunk sold me. The author explains in the back how con steampunkers led him to try out writing a story in that world. Consequently, the steampunk aspect so far is primarily conveyed through the character costumes (which are brilliant). If not for the clothes and antique weapons, this could be any sci-fi cyborg story, easily taking place in any number of time periods or settings. With that said, I still enjoyed the introduction to Lady Mechanika who is on a quest to find her origin while wearing fabulous corsets and harnesses. Also, the end has cutesy "steampunk" recipes which seem like a very Gail Carriger touch.