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Preview: The Resistance Universe: The Origins

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The Resistance Universe: The Origins

by J. Michael Straczynski (W), Gregg Hurwitz (W), Michael Moreci (W), Kaare Andrews (W/A), Mike Deodato, Jr. (A), C.P. Smith (A), Mike Choi (A), Mark Texeira (A), Alessandro Vitti (A), Lee Loughridge (C), Snakebite Cortez (C), Brian Reber (C), Ive Svorcina (C), Sal Cipriano (L), AndWorld Design (L), Rahzzah (CA)
In Shops: Dec 14, 2022
SRP: $19.99

In March 2020, amid Covid-19 lockdowns, AWA launched a bold new universe for the 21st Century with J. Michael Straczynski & Mike Deodato Jr.’s The Resistance, in which “Reborns” gain incredible powers in the wake of a global pandemic. Other creators followed with series such as E-Ratic, Knighted, and The Joneses. Now, for the first time, we are collecting each of the initial chapters in this super-sized 368-page collection.

Contains: The Resistance Vol. 1 (#1-6), The Resistance: Reborns (One Shot), The Resistance: Uprising Vol. 2 #1, Moths #1, E-Ratic Vol. 1 #1, Knighted #1, The Joneses #1, E-Ratic: Recharged Vol. 2 #1

The Resistance Universe: The Origins

Preview: Newthink Vol. 1

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Newthink Vol. 1

(W) Gregg Hurwitz (A) Mike Deodato, Keron Grant, Mike Choi, Will Conrad (CA) Lee Loughridge, Marco Lesko
In Shops: Dec 14, 2022
SRP: $9.99

This Black Mirror-style anthology examines the rapid proliferation of technology, the cultural and political polarization of the country, and the technocrats that have driven us to such extremes of thought that we need to present the present as something… futuristic. Each of the five issues is a stand-alone tale with its own art team.

Newthink Vol. 1

Review: NewThink #1

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NewThink #1

Anthologies can be a hell of a lot of fun. They provide an opportunity to check out a whole bunch of creators or deliver standalone stories brought together with a theme. NewThink #1 kicks off a new one examining the rapid proliferation of technology, the cultural and political polarization of the country, and the technocrats that have driven us to such extremes of thought that we need to present the present as something…futuristic.

Written by Gregg Hurwitz, NewThink #1 delivers an interesting spin on screen addiction delivering a rather original take on the proliferation of computers in our lives. The story spins out the idea that computers were really an invading force from space, aliens here to subjugate humanity.

From that simple idea, Hurwitz dives into, and digs into, the addiction and the fallout that so many experience today. We’re glued to our screens, allowing them to dictate our lives, interactions, and self worth. It’s all an interesting concept and Hurwitz does what works great for sci-fi, uses it to examine humanity and where we stand as a society.

Mike Deodato Jr. provides the art with Lee Loughridge on color and Andworld Design handling the lettering. The look of the comic is interesting and not an easy task to convey. The art is mainly computers, people staring at screens, and people sitting at desks. Still, the art team delivers a look that fits so well to Hurwitz’s concept. The art creates an ominous tone to it all. Small details like the change in people’s body shape and size add to it all allowing the reader to come to a conclusion and go further with the horror that the narrative states.

Going into NewThink #1, I had no idea what I was getting into. I didn’t know it was an anthology nor that the comic was a one and done read. I came away scratching my head a bit honestly. But, it’s a solid read that works great as part of an anthology. Standing on it’s own, it’s a bit of a tough call. The concept is great but it also didn’t quite stick with me. it felt like a good Twilight Zone episode where you’re happy you spent the time with it but moved on not long after.

Story: Gregg Hurwitz Art: Mike Deodato Jr.
Color: Lee Loughridge Letter: Andworld Design
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Read

AWA Studios provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: comiXology/Kindle – Zeus Comics – TFAW

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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The Closet #1

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

After Lambana: Myth and Magic in Manila (Tuttle Publishing) – It’s a graphic novel focused on Filipino myth, magic, and supernatural suspense!

Bikini Atoll (Clover Press) – A danger in the water story just in time for summer!

The Closet #1 (Image Comics) – Writer James Tynion IV has been killing it lately so just his name on this tale of existential horror has us intrigued.

Justice League: Road to Dark Crisis (DC Comics) – The opening chapter of DC’s next big events was so-so, but we’re still intrigued by this one-shot comic that fives us a world where the Justice League is gone.

Neverender #1 (Behemoth Comics) – At the edge of civilization the dominant sport is a civilized sword duel to the death.

Newthink #1 (AWA Studios) – This anthology examines the rapid proliferation of technology, the cultural and political polarization of the country, and the technocrats that have driven us to such extremes of thought that we need to present the present as something…futuristic.

The Nice House on the Lake #9 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – We’ve been loving this series that has us guessing as to what exactly is going on and where it’s going.

Phalanx (Image Comics) – Image is celebrating 30 years and this one-shot that seems to be having fun with the Image of old feels like it’d be nostalgic fun.

Shadow War: Omega (DC Comics) – The finale to the mini-event that will lead directly into DC’s next big summer event.

Triskele #1 (Scout Comics) – When young Alec Ellis is granted a magical gift on Samhain night, the scales of power on the island of Albion are inadvertently shifted.

Newthink explores the polarization of the country and the technocrats driving us to extremes

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 AWA Studios has announced the sci-fi anthology series, Newthink. From writer Gregg Hurwitz alongside an all-star team of artists each tackling a different issue, the original comic holds a dark mirror up to the modern world of technology and the culture wars. Featured artists in the 5-issue series include Mike Deodato Jr., Ramon Rosanas, Mike Choi, Keron Grant, and Will Conrad. 

Newthink is a science fiction comic set in a faraway world…that is actually the reality of living today in America. Much in the way that Star Trek transported 1960’s social upheaval to faraway planets or The Twilight Zone broadcast Cold War anxiety through the lens of monsters and aliens, this Black Mirror-style series continues a long tradition of using science fiction to underscore social commentary. Newthink aims to examine the cultural and political polarization of the country and the technocrats that have driven us to extremes of thought that we need to present the present as something futuristic. Each story in the 5-issue anthology consists of unique characters and independent storylines that highlight these themes. 

Newthink #1 will be available Wednesday, June 1st both digitally and in stores wherever comic books are sold.