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  • Title: Orchid Volume 1
  • Author: Tom Morello
  • ISBN-13: 9781595829658
  • Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
  • Publication date: 7/31/2012
  • Pages: 112
  • Review Source: NetGalley
  • Find It: Goodreads / Amazon / B & N
  • Purchase:Buy This Book from Book Depository, Free Delivery World Wide

Overview:

When the seas rose, genetic codes were smashed. Human settlements are ringed by a dense wilderness from which ferocious new animal species prey on the helpless. The high ground belongs to the rich and powerful that overlook swampland shantytowns from their fortress-like cities. Iron-fisted rule ensures order and allows the wealthy to harvest the poor as slaves.

Delve into the first chapter of Orchid, the tale of a teenage prostitute who learns that she is more than the role society has imposed upon her, from the mind of musician Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, The Nightwatchman).

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

M/G/W Quick Review of Orchid Volume 1:

 

Celebrated musician Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine) has created a larger-than-life post-apocalyptic graphic novel about disaster, revolution, and hair-raising monsters. Orchid, Vol. 1 is a grandiose adventure of disturbingly epic proportions. It’s not for the faint of heart, nor is it for those of you who don’t want to be sucker punched by a reluctant hero, a feisty (prostitute) female lead, war torn nations, and creatures who’d love to have you as a snack. This is a dark and dreadful, weary place. And I invite Dystopian fans to step into the pages and submerge themselves in Orchid’s frightening world.

 

Meet Simon, a book smart rebel who has come into possession of an artifact used by the infamous General China. He eludes capture, only to stumble upon a boy who he just barely rescues from certain death.  The young boy takes Simon to his home where we meet his mother and eventually a prostitute with the word “property” tattooed across her chest, Orchid. Because of a certain “thing” Orchid has done, trouble follows her home and she, Simon and her brother are captured. And consequently, their mother is killed. Thus begins their hair-raising adventure of survival, loss, and retribution.

 

Overall, Orchid Volume 1 is great for anyone looking for over-the-top fantasy adventures with not-so-happy beginnings, a lot of death, and creatures that might make you think twice about entering dark forests.  The artwork, ominous tone, and worldbuilding will capture your attention from page one and take you on an emotional journey that won’t let up until the ride is over. Yeah folks…it’s good!

 

 

 

My Rating

4 out of 5 Controllers

 

 

Due to Stronge Violence and Suggestive Situations,

I Recommend this graphic novel for those strictly 18 and up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

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