By Bill Liston
Dead Man’s Run is a new series by writer Greg Pak (The Incredible Hulk, Magneto Testament, Red Skull:Incarnate) and penciler Tony Parker (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep) The Comic is brought to you by Aspen Comics and Valhalla Entertainment. Aspen sums up the story as a “Jailbreak from Hell”. “Hell” is set at Andrew Jackson Federal Corrections Facility in California. Wasting no time, we are quickly introduced to Captain Romero (the lead guard), The Warden (a mysterious woman ten miles below “the pyramid”), Sam Tinker (the cartographer) and Juniper (Sam’s only sister). Captain Romero (who has a dark past) has orders to get to the first level under the pyramid known as the “City of Corruption”. While Romero dominates this issue, Tinker and Juniper will have a larger role as well. The set up from Apsen’s site mentions that Tinker’s goal will be to rescue Juniper who is the only innocent in Hell.
Issue #0 is a short 12 page book but sets up the basic premise of the series quite nicely. Pak’s writing is excellent delivers an issue that will want you wanting more. Another real highlight of this issue is the artwork of Tony Parker. The “reveal” of hell is absolutely beautiful as are the rest of the Hell scenes. I haven’t seen any of Parker’s other work, but his artwork is vibrant and stunning.
Issue #1 hits your local comic store on Jan 4th. I highly recommend you pick up this preview issue to get you up to speed. One thing is certain.. it will be one “Hell” of a ride. You can preview this issue here
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