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Blade Runner, Blade Runner Origins, Blade Runner Origins #2, Blade Runner Origins #2 Review, Fernando Dagnino, K. Perkins, Mellow Brown, Mike Johnson, Titan Comics, Tyrell
Blade Runner Origins #2
Review by Paul Bowler
The action and intrigue ramps up in Blade Runner Origins #2 as LAPD detective Cal Moreaux continues his investigation into the apparent suicide of a scientist at the Tyrell Corporation. But what should have been an open and shut case has now become a murder investigation. Just as Moreaux begins to uncover the shocking truth about the company’s advanced Replicant research programme, dark forces close in to eliminate his only witness, and the conspiracy he finds could well redefine the essence of what means to be human in Los Angeles: 2029.
Titan Comics Blade Runner Origins comic series explores the story behind the first Blade Runners, and the genesis of the Nexus 5 replicants. Blade Runner Origins #2’s all-star creative team of K. Perkins (Supergirl), Mellow Brown (American Gods) and co-writing creative consultants Mike Johnson and Michale Green (Blade Runner 2019) stylishly builds on the atmospheric scene-setting first issue by adding a wealth of back-story and rich characterisation into the narrative.
Perkins and Brown weave a dark, compelling and well measured story with characters and plot twists that constantly keeps you guessing. This issue primarily focuses on Detective Moreaux’s ongoing investigation and his attempts to protect the late Dr. Kine’s brother, Marcus – who also has suspicions about the Tyrell Corp. However, their frantic high-speed escape from the mysterious replicant that’s tracking Marcus and the sinister machinations of Ilora Stahl, along with Cal’s clashes with his superiors at the LAPD, all conspire to prevent Moreaux from getting close to the truth.
The art by Fernando Dagnio and colors by Jim Campbell stylishly captures every nuance of the neon-noir drenched world of Blade Runner. From the gleaming cityscapes, dark rain swept streets, corporate opulence and dazzling technology Dagnio and Campbell bring Detective Moreaux’s tale to life with startlingly clarity and there’s even a beautiful homage to Blade Runners iconic “tears in the rain” scene for the mysterious replicant prototype that’s been following Marcus’s every move.
I’ve been really impressed by what Titan Comics have been doing with their Blade Runner comics, and this new series presents a fascinating prequel to one of cinemas most endearing sci-fi masterpieces. Blade Runner Origins #2 a worthy edition to Titan’s range and is sure to please fans and newcomers alike.
Publisher Titan Comics
Writers K. Perkins and Mellow Brown
Art Fernando Dagnino / Colors Marco Lesko
Letters Jim Campbell / Cover Angel Hernandez / Esther Sanz
About The Author
Hi, I’m Paul Bowler, blogger and reviewer of films, TV shows, and comic books. I’m a Sci-Fi geek, a big fan of Doctor Who, Star Trek, movies, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comic Books, and all things PS4.You can follow me on Twitter @paul_bowler,or at my website, Sci-Fi Jubilee, and on YouTube and Facebook
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My grandson was given his first comic book this month by my 91 year old mother in law, his great grandma. You may have another follower soon! Lol
That’s brilliant! My first comics were Spider-Man, Batman, and Action Comics Superman that my mum bought me one day. Needless to say I’ve been hooked on comic books ever since. 🙂 🙂
Sounds decent!
Its a pretty good prequel story, very true to the spirit of the source material, and the art is also impressive.
I haven’t read the other Titan Blade Runner Comics yet but definitely had my eye on this series, as you know I’m a sucker for great art and together with the prequel concept it sounds like a great read.
Definitely going to get the first collection when it comes out later this year (need to save £ on the weekly comics bill haha) and will look forward to it ahead of a Blade Runner rewatch of course!
I’d say this Titan Comics series is the best I’ve read from thrift Bade Runner range so far. The prequel / origins concept has great potential and like you good artwork always brings me back for more. I know what you mean about the price of comics right now. I tend to stick to the comics characters I enjoy most, and get trades for the stuff I’ve missed along the way. Just had to check Blade Runner Origins out though as I’m a big fan of the movies. 🙂
Yeah…apparently DC are planning to raise prices on their books again…arg. Anyway, I look forward to reading volume 1 of BR Origins when it comes out in…August, I think.
Yes, I believe the collected editing on Blade Runner Origins is scheduled for August from Titan. DC’s price hike is a poor move IMOP and smacks of a cash grab. It will certainly make me consider more carefully which titles I buy.
It’s a bummer when we’re all generally strapped for cash but I just hope DC maintains the quality of their books as I’ve felt Marvel have really have been very hit and miss in recent years.
Marvel and DC are both quite generic and very event focused now. Editorially they also seem to lack any sense of planning or consistency. Price hikes like this will be counterproductive for the industry as a whole if quality isn’t matched. In my personal experience reviewing and as a fan buying comics I’ve found Titan, Image, BOOM! and IDW pay far more care and attention to what they are putting out than the “big two”. There is still a lot of great stuff in comics right now across the board, but you have to look a lot harder to find it amongst the constant flood of reboots, events, and media BS.
I have noticed a lot of Blade Runner comics since Denis Villeneuve’s movie but could never tell if they were any good. You’ve got me convinced that they actually aren’t bad now. Might have to keep an open mind regarding these series in the near future now. Thanks for sharing!
Yes, there have been a lot of Blade Runner comics from Titan since Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 movie. I think Blade Runner Origins has been my favourite so far, especially as the prequel concept is set closer in tone to the original film. I’d certainly recommend checking out the comics if your are a fan of the films, hope you enjoy them as much as I have. 🙂
I’ve only seen the films, but this sounds like an amazing addition. Love the art too!
I’m a big fan of the Blade Runner films as well, especially the original. I liked the prequel concept of this comic book series, and the artwork is great as well. 🙂
Everything about this looks truly amazing.
Its a great series and prequel to the original Blade Runner film. I love the artwork as well 🙂