The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of BURNING
FIELDS #1 from BOOM! Studios. The story is written by Michael Moreci and Tim
Daniel, illustrated by Colin Lorimer, colors by Joana Lafuente, and lettering
by Jim Campbell.
Chicago cop Dana Atkinson receives a visit from her
former Commanding Officer Nelson Kendrick. He needs her help in investigating a
series of bizarre murders in Kirkuk, Iraq. The clues lead to an oilfield owned
by the Verge Company, which is being overseen by a man called Decker…someone
who was responsible for Atkinson’s downfall. She decides to go after receiving
a “special visit.” Meanwhile, things are not too friendly between the people of
Kirkuk and the Americans. And another murder victim has been found on the
oilfield….
I knew I was interested in this book when I heard Michael
Moreci and Tim Daniel (who also wrote CURSE) were behind this. The story gets intense pretty quick; you know something bad is going on and the stakes are high. Colin Lorimer’s
art creates a dark and moody atmosphere; no matter whether you are in Chicago or Iraq. This
is an impressive start to a mystery that’s very topical and political. It’s really
worth checking it out.
BURNING FIELDS #1 is in stores now, or available for
ordering at www.boom-studios.com.
