Overall, an excellent debut issue, that re-contextualizes the times we are in and adding a superhero twist. The story by J. Michael Straczynski is relevant and is very well developed. The art by the creative team is breathtaking. Altogether, a story that will be relevant for a very long time. Read Full Review

With The Resistance Straczynski and Deodato tell a big screen, epic story of heroes rising in the face of a world willing to embrace fascism out of fear. Clearly there are parallels to our modern times, both planned and accidental. The writing is sharp and memorable. Without truly introducing our central characters, Straczynski has created a backdrop which is interesting and leaves you wanting more. Read Full Review

Not only does J. Michael Straczynski have another well-crafted classic on his hands, he is teamed up with artist extraordinaire, Mike Deodato. Deodato knows how to draw the mood perfectly on every page and for every scenario. Read Full Review

AWA Studios hits a home run with The Resistance, as this issue paves the way to a bright future for the studio with a bleak story with a glimmer of hope for the world. Read Full Review

The Resistance #1 is a timely, terrifying new beginning to AWA Studios' comic universe, and marks J. Michael Straczynski's return to comics. With a spin-off series, Moths, planned for release later this year, I hope to see more of this world and its superpowered antagonists, as well as its creators. Read Full Review

Wow. wow. wow. .........

Just... wow!!!!! It does hit a bit too close to home, but wow, what an incredible issue. What incredible storytelling. This will be a sure classic.

LOVED THIS. timely as hell

Resistance is an amazing first issue on so many levels. It's shocking relevance to coronavirus to it's more intentional political moments. Various things happening feel so real to what we experience everyday. Though some moments don't make complete sense, its clear those moments happen for a reason. There are moments of audible gasps and moments full of mystery that a sense of cluelessness about what comes next. Moments where the future feels uncertain in the comic mirror so well the uncertainty of the present: both Coronavirus-wise, geo-political-wise, and also politically. Overall this is one of the best comics I've ever read and I can not wait to see what's next.

Don't read this if you are looking for escapism. That being said this comic is amazing. It plays off of the current fears that are relevant in the year 2020. The fear of pandemic, and the rise in fascism and authoritarianism in the world are both successfully drawn from. Both Stracszynski and Deodato bring their A-games. The writing is great, but is mostly exposition for the future of the series. As this is part 1 of 6 I really liked this, however I will want the comic to become more character driven as it progresses. If I'm being honest, I'm not usually a fan of Deodata's art, but his art really suits this story. The art is gritty, realistic and flows very well within the narrative. If this comic can keep it up, this might be a modern classic. What a debut from AWA! more

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I picked up "The Resistance" #1 before the state-mandated shutdown went into effect. It was one of the last comics I picked up from my LCS before it got shuttered at the outset of the pandemic.

This is my first AWA title and the presentation is of incredible quality. The story and art direction are awesome. It becomes apparent very quickly that this may be one of the best-written titles on the shelves right now.


The book covers a particularly virulent pandemic, it's recovery period, and the aftermath. The series will shine a light on the players involved in the new world. The situation will probably get more complicated considering how the first issue ends.

I'm pretty sure J Michael Straczynski wrote this book before COVID-19 hit. The timing of the book and real-world events had to be a really shitty coincidence. The problem is obvious and takes on a world outside your window vide regardless of the intent of the book. Reading about millions of people dying from a virus just didn't sit right. In about six months I might feel differently when and if we're back to some semblance of normalcy.


Nevertheless, I finished reading the book and felt kinda down even though I do intend to add the book to my pull list. There is way too much talent involved in this project to write it off despite my reservations.

I really hate to be unfair to the creative team but The Resistance just feels like a book released at the wrong time, despite being nearly flawlessly executed.

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Heavy Hitting Issue #1... not for those who want politics in their comics! I’m in.

-With concepts of superhumans and a virus that kills in two days, this is a very grounded sci-fi book
-Art was dark with well-drawn, expressive faces.
-Shows a spectrum of reactions and how much unity or division massive events can cause.
-Straczynski is able to navigate human empathy and political greed effectively
-This is a great premise that wasted little time building the world, excited to see what he does with it

Straczinski builds a science fiction world in the best tradition of sci-fi: one that reflects on our current social-political situation and channels those anxieties into asking "what if?" The actual sci-fi mechanism at work here isn't terribly different from things we've seen before, such as the Terrigen Mists a few years ago in Marvel which created new Inhumans but was effectively a pale imitation of X-Men. Heck, a friend and I had essentially discussed this same world setup as a comic book universe concept back in college, but Straczynski contrasts this setup with an abstraction of America's current political climate that accidentally becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy in many ways by the time it hits store shelves, which is pretty cool to witness in real-time. I'm more interested in what stories we can expect to come out of this new universe that can be more localized and character-driven, which is the stated intent for some of the future books published by AWA. Here's your chance to get in on the ground floor of what hopes to be the next relatable comic book universe in the tradition of DC, Marvel, Valiant, and others. more

Wow, the release couldn't have been timed better. A bit eerie.

World building issue that sets up the premise pretty well with the hook/twist that keeps interest up to want to see what happens in next issue this may be a slow burner but definately worth a look. Mike Deodato provides excellent visuals and layout that really suits the theme and style, recommended pickup