Book of Death: The Fall of Ninjak chronicles the final mission of Colin King, the Unity member known as Ninjak. It opens up 100 years in the future in Leeds, England with Ninjak meditating in what remains of his castle. All of it was destroyed except the bunker during the Second Armor Hunters War when the invaders deployed dark-matter nukes in the hometowns of all Unity members. A lot of Earth’s defenders were wiped out during that war before the Armor Hunters left but he’s been able to prolong his life through the use of his mind and meditation. But he’s not alone for long when he’s attacked by a swarm of positrons, electronic insects but he’s still able to destroy them all as he shows he’s capable of extraordinary physical feats even in his old age. However, he sees an old face enter his castle, and it’s Livewire, who looks the exact same as she did 100 years ago and she controls the Positrons. She apologizes for them attacking since she apparently just came to talk to Ninjak. But what has happened over all these years that changed Ninjak and Livewire, and what was the fate of the rest of Unity? And what is so important for Livewire to communicate to Ninjak with an army of Positrons?

SUMMARY

The Book of Death: Fall of Ninjak is an engrossing issue that sets the stage early on allowing the events that follow to remain clear and enjoyable. The way Ninjak’s current condition and character development is displayed here fits the character perfectly, and this last mission is throughly entertaining. But what makes this issue top-notch is the way it touches on past events in a meaningful way while laying the groundwork for the known future in an intense way. I highly recommend this issue.

Release Date: 8/26/15

Writer: Matt Kindt

Artist: Trevor Hairsine