Mulan: Revelations #1
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The good
Great start to series connecting past and present. Interesting dynamics in current society. Enjoyable characters
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The bad
Not informing one of connection to priceless history
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The ugly
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Mulan: Revelations #1 is a new series written by Marc Andreyko and published by Dark Horse Comics about Mulan, a warrior protecting humanity from an ancient threat. It’s set in 2125 where technological achievements are almost boundless but society hasn’t caught up as it’s divided between those who have and those who don’t. But there’s also another threat to society and that’s a techno-virus that targets people indiscriminately, and forces the immune system to reject all tech implants in the body. And since over 80% of the world’s population has implants this has the potential to be a catastrophic pandemic even affecting those who created it. However, in order to understand the source of this virus one must know the history that traces back to 500 B.C. in China. As a war waged between Immortals and Hybrids, the latter gained the upper hand as the Immortals were fighting to protect what was known as the Archive. Seeing it as hopeless, the Immortals rescued Mulan, an ancestor to the current one, since she was infused with special abilities she had yet to tap into. And with the hour of defeat near, the Immortals set to prepare Mulan for her hidden destiny in order to achieve victory. But how does this tie into the life of the current Mulan almost 3,000 years later?
SUMMARY
Mulan: Revelations #1 is an excellent start to the series with interesting characters, an engrossing backstory and a potentially rich dynamic in the societal structure of the current world. From start to finish it’s an enjoyable read and I’m excited about what’s ahead. Mulan comes off as a capable and well-rounded character while the action and artwork only enhance the story. As a fan of cyberpunk, I think Dark Horse has something good in its hands with this series.
Release Date: 6/24/15
Writer: Marc Andreyko
Artist: Micah Kaneshiro
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