Mass Effect Goes On

On 07/24/2013 at 04:10 PM by KnightDriver

A new thirteen part Mass Effect comic series begins today with Mass Effect: Foundation No. 1! This one seems to be about a conflict of interests between Cerberus and the Shadow Broker. Cerebus fights for the rise of humans within the Galactic order and the Shadow Broker is just about selling information for money. It's kinda like patriots vs. businessmen (which would be a good title to an indie game). The central character is a woman working for the Shadow Broker looking for an agent of Cerberus on a mining colony orbiting gas giant Themis. I won't go into any more detail for the sake of spoilers, but there's a neat twist at the end that really makes you want to know more.

The comic is written by Mass Effect lead writer Mac Walters. He's done all the comics, sometimes with other writers who did work on the games. I've read them all and they've been very good. The art in Foundation is by Omar Francia who has done most of the other Mass Effect comics. He's also done some Star Wars comics including the Force Unleashed 2 comic. The art reminds me of animation that verges on realistic, eg. bold lines, not too much shading, and bold primary colors. It's a good look for this Mass Effect comic, well in keeping with the graphic style of the games. Which, I'm sure, is what they were after.

After the Mass Effect 3 game, I thought it was probably the end of the Mass Effect Universe in games as well as comics. I'm glad I was proven wrong with this thirteen part comic and BioWare's announcement of a new Mass Effect game in development. The Mass Effect universe is going to continue in the next generation. I'm thrilled!

Super Step Contributing Writer

07/24/2013 at 04:18 PM

Wtf man? Spoilers! Well, I probably would have never played them, but still. lol

Speaking of comic book continuations, I need to get me some Avatar comics, possible a couple issues of Sonic Mega Man crossover.

KnightDriver

07/24/2013 at 04:38 PM

Is that really a spoiler? I thought it was common knowledge. I haven't even played 2 and 3 and I knew that much. If so, then maybe I'd better change the title.

07/24/2013 at 04:40 PM

Well, I didn't know that. I think changing the title might be a good idea. I'm not upset, cause I don't know that I'll ever play the games, but someone might be.

07/24/2013 at 04:43 PM

Done.

Nicoleb1989

07/24/2013 at 05:55 PM

There is a new mass effect game being eveloped but there not calling it mass effect 4. There wanting to try something new and fresh for the series. I figure in the coming months we will learn more about it.

07/25/2013 at 02:22 AM

Yea, I read that too. Sounds interesting.

jgusw

07/24/2013 at 08:22 PM

I have yet to pick up my copy. Hopefully, I can get it tomorrow.

07/25/2013 at 02:23 AM

It's good.

Chris Yarger Community Manager

07/25/2013 at 07:18 AM

I kind of figured that the Mass Effect world would move on despite the trilogy being over. Glad to see it continuing onward, despite never finishing the games myself. lol

07/26/2013 at 02:12 AM

At some point I want to go back and do a complete achievement run of the first game and then play 2 and 3. I have them all now, just need to fit them into my schedule.

PixlBit