Last Reign: Kings of War

by Walter Becker, Michael Alan Nelson, Ed Estevez (Illustrator), David Miller (Illustrator)

Overview

Director Walt Becker brings us a new vision of an apocalyptic future, where at the end of civilization, tyrants rule the land with an iron grip. Only the Kings of War can ensure this is their last reign.

Director Walt Becker ( Van Wilder, Wild Hogs) comes to BOOM! in a big way with sci-fi/fantasy tale of knights in a post-apocalyptic future! The world has been twisted into rushing and forgotten dystopia and a new type of knight rises from the ashes to make order out of chaos! Scripted by Michael Alan Nelson, the fan-favorite writer of FALL OF CTHLUHU.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781934506929
Publisher:	BOOM! Studios
Publication date:	03/23/2010
Series:	Last Reign
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	716,407
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 9.06(h) x 0.37(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

Editorial Reviews

Gr 9 Up—In a postapocalyptic America that has reverted to a kind of feudalism, benevolent and brave Lord Darius protects his people from the monstrous mutants of the "wastes"—the dangerous and radioactive lands that the evil Sinclairian Empire controls. When he resists the Empire's demand for human captives and his only son is killed, Darius must journey to the "Land of Kings"—a ruined city rumored to be the home of the land's ancient leaders—to learn the secrets of his powerful suit of armor. But time is running out, and Darius must end his fellow Lords' disputes, teach them the secrets of their own enchanted armor, and lead them against the Empire before it's too late. Somewhat hamstrung by corny dialogue, cardboard characters, and a shopworn plot, Last Reign is definitely enjoyable in a pulpy, macho, "Golden Age of Comics" sort of way. The art is bold, fight scenes are well-rendered and thrilling, and the blend of fantasy and sci-fi gives this somewhat clichéd work a unique twist. Suitable for collections in need of brawny, he-man action.—Dave Inabnitt, Brooklyn Public Library, NY

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