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Blade Runner 2019 Volume 1

Mike Johnson author Michael Green author Andres Guinaldo illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Titan Books Ltd

Published:1st Nov '19

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Blade Runner 2019 Volume 1 cover

Return to the original world of Blade Runner 2019. Welcome to the rain soaked world of Los Angeles 2019 - a dystopic world of Replicants, Spinners and hardboiled future noir. There's a new Blade Runner in town, and she's out for blood. Replicant blood. This officially sanctioned sequel comic to the original Blade Runner film is written by Michael Green, the screenwriter of Blade Runner 2049.

"Blade Runner fans will find plenty to nourish them with this new chapter in their favourite dystopian future, written and illustrated by those who have a healthy respect and love of what's gone before, but also willing to the take the story in new directions. That's the spirit! 10/10" - ScFi Bulletin "It's what Blade Runner fans have been waiting for ... Green and Johnson have written a perfect first chapter ... A fantastic comic to expand the world of the films ... a must-read for anyone who enjoys police procedurals. Titan Comics put their best foot forward representing this universe with this series. 5/5" - The Borg "Expand[s] the world that fans love" - Gaming Trend "The beginnings of a masterpiece. An absolute must-have for Blade Runner and Cyberpunk fans alike. 5/5" - Big Comic Page "Hits all the right notes, from nostalgia to pacing to the new, foreboding angle, and the latest brooding protagonist" - Tor.com "Hits the ground running in what looks to be a must-read new entry in the franchise" - Adventures in Poor Taste "Everything I could have wanted in a Blade Runner story. It's new, it's original, but you know the terrain. I love it" - Bleeding Cool "Offering another rich window into this world rife with story potential Blade Runner 2019 #1 is the best possible scenario when it comes to a new "expanded universe" connected to an iconic film franchise" - Newsarama "It's sparing, it's beautiful... makes the comic feel like a classic noir tale" - Perfect Organism "A blend of hardboiled noir and grungy sci-fi that means 2019 instantly feels at home in the Blade Runner canon. It's an engaging tale, with much mystery set up and a thrilling cliffhanger that'll leave you eagerly awaiting the next issue" - Starburst Magazine "A fantastic comic to expand the world of the films ... 5/5" - But Why Tho "Intriguing storytelling combines with an excellent look into a familiar world to tell a new tale in the Blade Runner franchise" - Multiversity Comics "Captur[es] the Blade Runner mythos while planting the seeds to a story that could be as riveting as its start" - Hulking Reviewer "Guinaldo's pencils evoke the film's angles and lighting with a hectic grit" - Rogues Portal "Nails the sci-fi noir tone of the films but doesn't feel like its retreading familiar ground ... likely to hooks fans and have them coming back for more" - ComicBook.com "Truly felt like an extension of the film ... 5/5" - Nerdly "Their atmospheric-noir script respectfully honours Blade Runner's past while crafting enough intrigue about its new investigative story" - Set The Tape "Appropriately encapsulates the tone of characters, friendships and relationships ... [the] presentation is incredible from the front cover onwards" - Zombie Chimp "The artwork looks like it could have been pulled from the film's concept art" - SciFi 4 Me "Titan Comics hugely impressive extension of the cinematic world really hits the ground running" - Flickering Myth "A taut, film noir-esque thriller ... a great read and worthy successor and addition to the Blade Runner mythos" - Forces of Geek "A sophisticated bit of Christian Ward brilliance, delicately rendered with porcelain grace and dizzying ability." - Doomrocket "A perfect balance of futuristic punk and noir ... Cutting dialogue intensifies mood and character-building ... Blade Runner 2019 is what a great comic should be" - Aurealis "The story & plot development is strong, smooth and utterly daring" - Reading With A Flight Ring

ISBN: 9781787731615

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 367g

112 pages