Unity #0 recounts the tale of Gilad fighting during World War I as part of a joint experimental task force between the U.S. and Great Britain known as UNIT Y.This unit was tapped for one vital mission that would end the war and change the course of history. It opens up with Gilad talking to one of his squadmates named Breaker regarding a machine the latter built that supposedly could predict the outcome of anything it’s asked. But one doesn’t need a machine to know that their next and last mission will also be their most dangerous, and the odds of them all making it out alive are slim at best. There’s a total of 4 of them, Gilad, Breaker, Dell and Alpha, and they all have a specific role on the team. Gilad, the Eternal Warrior is the leader; Breaker is actually a pacifist and doesn’t get involved in the combat but serves many other purposes; Dell provides aerial support with her technologically superior arsenal; and Alpha, the fearless warrior with the blood of the ancient lion running through his veins. They’re all from different backgrounds but they get tasked with handling the special missions, such as freeing prisoners of war from a heavily guarded camp. But this final mission involves stopping an unknown object heading towards England as an act of desperation on the part of Germany. And since secrecy is paramount, this unit couldn’t even receive the proper public accolades for stopping Germany’s final plan so even if they succeed, will they become nothing more than a unit long forgotten?

SUMMARY

Unity #0 is a compelling story that successfully captures the foundation that Unity is built on, and shows the need for them throughout different periods of time. The story got off to a somewhat slow start and felt like a typical World War I story with added superheroes but each character became memorable as events unfolded and Gilad’s narration took center stage. And the artwork was perfect for the tone of the story as it captured both the action sequences and somber moments effectively. The team members may have changed over time, and even now in the aftermath of the Armor Hunters event but what hasn’t changed is the fact that it will always consist of those willing to give their all to defend what is right.

Release Date: 10/15/14

Writer: Matt Kindt

Artist: Clay Mann