The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of MANIFEST DESTINY #1 from Image Comics. Chris Dingess writes, Matthew Roberts draws and Owen
Gieni colors.
It’s 1804, and Captains Lewis and Clark are setting out into
the new territories, hurtling toward fame and glory. But they have a second
mission, one that they haven’t told their troops about. Finding the giant arch
is strange, but that’s only the beginning of the weirdness.
The Lewis and Clark expedition is a relatively well-known
piece of American history, but not one that has been dramatized all that much.
That alone makes this an interesting title. It doesn’t hurt that the twist is a
really weird/fun one. There’s also some cool characterization in this first
issue, creating a little drama among the troops. The art is also very well
done; I’m particularly fond of the backgrounds, and not just the beautiful
landscapes.
American history and fantasy adventure come together in a rollicking
good read here. I’m really looking forward to where this goes (and where those
creatures come from).
MANIFEST DESTINY #1 is available now at your FLCS and online
at imagecomics.com.
~Mike ( @MikeyGeek )
