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Written by: Jeff Lemire
Art by: Dustin Nguyen
Descender #1 introduced us to a world decimated by mysterious “Harversters,” robots the size of moons, who wiped out millions of the Nine Core Worlds of the United Galactic Council. The devastation created a backlash against robotic technology, outlawing robots to the point where robots were hunted down and destroyed. On a distant mining colony a young robot: TIM-21 awakens to find his world destroyed. Leaving Tim-21 and his human family left to fend for themselves as robot Bounty Hunters known as Scrappers have found his location when he comes back online. Descender #2 picks up with Tim and his trusty dog: Bandit on the run in this exciting and emotional science fiction space opera that has already demonstrated to be one of the best stories of 2015.
Jeff Lemire has the unique ability to tug at your heart while also making it jump out of your chest. By giving readers
Needless to say Descender#2 is an endearing look at how TIM has assimilated to his new family. Making what happened to them all the more heartbreaking. TIM now alone except for his trusty robo-dog has to escape this vicious band of hunters.
Already in less than two issues I’m fully invested in the story, the characters, and the plot. I want to know what happens to TIM as well as how his codex or “DNA” is related to those humongous machines that caused the massacre ten years earlier.
If you are not shedding angry tears at the end of this issue you might be a soulless machine yourself. Lemire weaves a fantastic tale that is enthralling and ultimately intoxicating. You can’t escape falling in the deep end of this emotionally charged epic.
Descender is the type of science fiction that is rare in its simplicity with more emotional heft than most comics on the market. The book has the ability to invoke the best of the science fiction classics of yester year ala the work of Lucas or Spielberg. It’s one of the best comics of the year that should resonate all the way through award season. It is a must-buy, get it now!