The X-Files was a show of a generation, that not only redefined science fiction, but also showed writers everywhere how not to only world build but how to create a proper mythology. The mythology that was created was so dense that it carried over onto not one spinoff series but two. The first series, Lone Gunmen, carried on the adventures of the show’s comic relief, which lasted a singular season. The other was Millennium, which lasted longer, and in some respects, shared a similar dynamic of the shared universe, that Joss Whedon’s Angel had with Buffy.

I remembered watching the show when it was on TV and being mesmerized by its premise, as it had all the conspiracy thriller elements along with supernatural tinglings, enough to make the show intriguing. For newcomers, the show centered on Frank Black, a freelance forensic profiler and former FBI agent with a paranormal ability to see the world through the eyes of serial killers and murderers, though he contends that he has no psychic powers and worked for the mysterious Millennium Group, who had their own agendas. I was in heaven watching this TV show, as the only show that has come close since its cancellation is Rubicon, minus the supernatural elements.

Within IDW’s ongoing series, Frank Black’s wife, Catherine, has been killed, the Millennium Group gets dissolved, and his daughter, Jordan and he become estranged. Within the first few pages Fox Mulder is at a parole hearing in Terre Haute, Indiana, for someone him and Black put behind bars. We end up catching up with Frank, as he catches up with Monte Propps and Legion, who all have something to do with the Millennium Group while at the same time, Frank deals with his guilt over Catherine being killed. Ultimately, Frank, Jordan and Mulder team up for a whirlwind battle against Legion to end this arc.

The story by Joe Harris has all the inkling and quirks of the original show while telling a story that is contemporary. The art by Colin Lorimer, compliments the story in the best way possible while bringing something aesthetically beautiful. This is definitely a story for the hardcore fans and fans of conspiracy theorists. Overall, a welcome throwback, to a time where a story like this had no copycats, this is a true original.

Story: Joe Harris Art: Colin Lorimer
Story: 9 Art: 9 Overall: 9 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review