Ten years after the events of the blockbuster Creed III, Amara Creed is on her own path, stepping outside her father Adonis Creed's shadow and training like there's no tomorrow.
But when her division opponents no longer present a challenge, Amara's drive will have her following in her father's footsteps, going underground.
She'll also need the perfect trainer, but perfection comes with tangled strings attached.
Superstar writers LaToya Morgan (Dark Blood, AMC's The Walking Dead) and Jai Jamison (Superman & Lois), artist Wilton Santos (Break Out), alongside Creed III director and star Michael B. Jordan bring Creed to comics in a st more
The story opens with Amara competing in a boxing tournament. Afterwards, a conversation regarding her lack of worthy opponents leads her to participate in a risky event that is quickly discovered by Adonis. Later, Amara searches for a new coach. Meanwhile, Adonis and Bianca seek to expand their business empire.The Story: This introductory issue of this four part limited series follows up with the Creed family nearly a decade after the cinematic production Creed III. Its main themes are self-reflection and familial relationship. Its combination of action and inner narration is sublime. And I found the dialogue to be both purposeful and relatable. The relationship between parents and child is crafted beautifully as it explores the both the feelings of a father learning to allow his child freedom, and a child seeking to test their own physical limits and break free of their parents shadow. I am all in on this series and look forward to the next chapter.This beautiful issue features a real Read Full Review
A great read and who is to say that a movie series about Amara Creed could not be a thing in the future? I certainly would not bet against it. Read Full Review
Creed: The Next Round #1 is a fantastic start to explore the legacy of the Creed and Rocky movies in comic book form. Amara Creed is quickly established as a lead whose journey you want to follow. Her journey both builds on the legacy of her father and stands on its own, even if you haven't watched any of the Creed movies. It all comes together for a must-read comic book by Latoya Morgan, Jai Jamison, and Wilton Santos. Read Full Review
The next chapter in the Creed saga doesnt lose the opening round as readers are treated to an excellent first issue. Morgan, Jamison, Santos and the entire team repackage the magic of the movies and deliver it to the comic shop with superb writing and energetic art. You wont want to miss picking this up on New Comic Book Day. Read Full Review
Creed: Next Round #1 is an intriguing start to the series. The ride isn't as interesting as where it winds up in the end and where it goes next should really start some emotional fireworks. Read Full Review
A comic that plays rope-a-dope with your own familial relationships. Read Full Review
The art by Wilton Santos fits the story. The boxing scenes are intense and thrilling, and the facial expressions of the characters convey their emotions perfectly. The comic book is easy to read, with clean and crisp panels that make for an enjoyable experience. Read Full Review
A decent debut that needs to commit to being a comic instead of a tie-in product. Read Full Review
Creed The Next Round # 1 adds to the longstanding legacy developed in this franchise, while making it accessible for a wider audience. Infusing this story with elements applicable to many teenagers and parents everyday struggles to relate enables the reader to position themselves within the story, easily finding at least one character to sympathize with. Adding to that the knock out action synonymous with the franchise makes Creed The Next Round # 1 a book that any Rocky and Creed fan should find enjoyable. Read Full Review
Creed: The Next Round introduces itself as a capably told sequel that lacks the punch found in its filmic predecessors. Read Full Review
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