Review:  Tales of revolution and redemption seldom start off with visitations by alien archaeologists.  What may have begun as a "Hey, wouldn't it be funny to mix these story ideas" type joke actually creates a very unique opening for this comic.

Very little background is given here, whether in the "modern day" that serves as the launching point for the flashbacks that make up the lion's share of this comic or in the flashbacks themselves.  A very fine line is walked as the information is released, providing enough to sustain interest, but not so much that all questions are answered.

The only real casualty to this approach is the bond a reader might feel towards these characters.  Personally, though I was intrigued, I found it hard to appreciate the life-or-death situation in which these people found themselves.  It was a good read, but I couldn't grasp it on an emotional level without some deeper understanding of character and motivation.

Still, though the characters didn't pique my interest on a deep, emotional level, the society in which they lived and the circumstances of their story did keep me hooked.

So, in the end, what we have is a very unique mixture of stories that blends social commentary with sci-fi, offers a great deal of mystery, and promises to be even more interesting as it unfolds. 

As far as the creators of this comic are concerned, that readers are wondering if the next issue will live up to the promise of this one could be considered a good problem to have.

Overall: 4 stars.

Alex Haas