Last Reign: Kings of War Format: Paperback

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.

Grade 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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