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geekwayne's review
4.0
A graphic novel that serves as a preface for the popular video game Borderlands. This sets the stage for how the main Vault Hunters Roland, Mordecai, Lilith, and Brick got to be on the crappy blue bus with Marcus. The fact that you have these heroic types riding around in such transport should give you a clue to the humor in the game and this graphic novel.
Borderlands is set on a harsh planet that feels a little post-apocalyptic, and it is populated by opportunistic people, so there is plenty of rough talk and backstabbing to go around, and these characters all experience some betrayal along the way. Enough origin for each character is given to leave room for more backstory, and uneasy alliances are beginning to be forged as they meet each other.
I've not had a chance to play the game yet, but if the characters are this interesting, I'll have to give it a try (my Steam library of unplayed games is about as big as my books to be read list). Art by Agustin Padilla serves the story well, and Mikey Neumann's writing is filled with unexpected humor (dark and otherwise) that accompanies the characters in their harsh existence.
Borderlands is set on a harsh planet that feels a little post-apocalyptic, and it is populated by opportunistic people, so there is plenty of rough talk and backstabbing to go around, and these characters all experience some betrayal along the way. Enough origin for each character is given to leave room for more backstory, and uneasy alliances are beginning to be forged as they meet each other.
I've not had a chance to play the game yet, but if the characters are this interesting, I'll have to give it a try (my Steam library of unplayed games is about as big as my books to be read list). Art by Agustin Padilla serves the story well, and Mikey Neumann's writing is filled with unexpected humor (dark and otherwise) that accompanies the characters in their harsh existence.
gjeebus_k's review
4.0
A comic book prequel about one of my favourite games? Are you serious?!
I didn't hesitate to buy this copy, because I loved everything surrounding Borderlands (except the ending of the first game... Because f*** that ending!)
The comic tells what happened with the playable characters from the first game, each with their own chapter. Unfortunately, not every chapter is as interesting. They don't tell you that much about the characters, and there'll still be a lot of things you want to know about them.
The most interesting and emotional story was the one of Brick. I always wondered what happened with his dog (which little paw he wears around his neck). They don't really explain where the dog went, but you will feel miserable at the end of his chapter.
Do you like the games? And do you really want to delve deeper in the world of Borderlands? Then I recommend this comic book.
Just don't set your expectations to high when you read 'origins'...
I didn't hesitate to buy this copy, because I loved everything surrounding Borderlands (except the ending of the first game... Because f*** that ending!)
The comic tells what happened with the playable characters from the first game, each with their own chapter. Unfortunately, not every chapter is as interesting. They don't tell you that much about the characters, and there'll still be a lot of things you want to know about them.
The most interesting and emotional story was the one of Brick. I always wondered what happened with his dog (which little paw he wears around his neck). They don't really explain where the dog went, but you will feel miserable at the end of his chapter.
Do you like the games? And do you really want to delve deeper in the world of Borderlands? Then I recommend this comic book.
Just don't set your expectations to high when you read 'origins'...
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