In a Vancouver of the future painted with ultramodern decay, a groundbreaking advancement in technology promises an end to entropy itself.
But when an attack on this mysterious "Keeper Program" threatens the lives of everyone tied to it, retired Police Detective Bennie Strikman is called to investigate one last case.
Eisner-winning and Harvey-nominated writer and director Darcy Van Poelgeest (Little Bird) is joined by rising star artist Caio Filipe (Stranger Things: Tales From Hawkins) for this timely and thought-provoking look into the human condition, set in a dystopia that's as grounded as it is metaphysical.
The supporting characters in the story add a layer of depth to the narrative. From wealthy benefactors to rebel factions, the characters are well fleshed out and have their own take on the story's central conflict. Their motivations and actions add a level of unpredictability and intrigue to the story. Read Full Review
Enough mystery and heart to make up for cliqued noir tropes. Read Full Review
Boom's latest cyberpunk noir story, Lotus Land, creates a fantastic setting for what is looking to be an emotional story with shades of Blade Runner. Read Full Review
Groundbreaking technology may come with earth-shattering consequences. Read Full Review
The ending once again, has me on the edge to see what the next issue will bring. Will Detective Strikeman solve the case? Will he track down any other people that he needs to help him figure the case? Read Full Review
Lotus Land #1 is a standard detective story. It's entertaining enough and we'll see where it goes and if it'll stand out. It teases potential and interesting aspects. But, overall, it's a noir detective story set in a dystopian future, a story we've seen many times before. Read Full Review
Lotus Land #1 is a very good start to the cyberpunk world Darcy Van Poelgeest and Caio Filipe introduce us to. The environmental storytelling is as good as the character interactions. It all comes together to leave you wanting to find out what happens next. Read Full Review
I hope as this series moves on we get more information about the world and what the main setting has to do with the world at large. It's still very interesting, I just hope to get more understanding.