Rage #1 Part 1 of 3

Dark Horse Comics
Written by Arvid Nelson
Art by Andrea Mutti

Most of us out there have either played or know of the video games Quake and Doom. I have to say, these people do not have a happy future planned for the human race. As evidence, beyond the games, is this comic, not only do we have to deal with something between a zombie and a genetically engineered monster, but also a military body that has assumed control, letting almost all of the population get wiped out. All together now, fun times! Enter a scientist who sees the world (or what’s left of it) and knows that there’s more going on.

Now, I like happy endings but this book really works. It gives you enough of a story to know the back story, know what’s going on and want to know what happens next, in other words, really good writing. The art fits into what is being told. It has light and yet, has this dark overtone, it’s detailed but not fully, I liked that. The paneling works too. The frames don’t fill up the page, like snapshots from a memory. This adds to the feel of the story.

This book is very well done and drew me into the story. I was intrigued and wanted to see what happened to the main character, which’s the focus of this story. What happens to them as they realize that things are not right an almost all levels. It told a full story but left a good amount untold for the next issue. Those of you who play the games will probably recognize the world and will get more out of the story; that works for me. In my humble opinion, whether you played the game or not, this book and series will register with you and you’ll want more. I give this 4.5 out of 5 caps.