"Empire: Uprising" #1 is the welcome and triumphant return of a long-missed series that, so far, is every bit the achievement that its predecessor was. Read Full Review

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Empire: Uprising #1 is a lot of things, but above all it is a viciously entertaining read. Fans of the original Empire will find a lot to love about this newest extension of Golgoth's story as well as a look into how his world has changed in just one short year. However, Empire: Uprising #1 also serves as a brisk and bloody introduction to the world of Empire that will surely send new readers seeking out what came before as well as waiting breathlessly for the next installment. Mark Waid, Barry Kitson, and Chris Sotomayor go for the jugular with this debut issue and don't let go until the final page. The uprising has begun and we, lucky readers, get to experience it in all its macabre glory. Read Full Review

Excellent art plus a dark, twisty story with hints of betrayal and just the right touch of angst… Good stuff. Read Full Review

The only thing that really held back this issue for me though is the lack of forward momentum. Aside from the world building and introduction theres nothing much else that goes on during the story other than a potential uprising. This itself is interesting and allows Kitson to employ some really brutal and highly violent art, but apart from this I have trouble telling where the story will go from here. With the talent on board I have no doubt itll be a story worth reading, however I wouldve liked a little more suggestion as to where the story is going from here. Read Full Review

Empire: Uprising #1 sets the board for what could be a very entertaining series down the line. There is a lot to be explored in this world that has been conquered by Golgoth, and I'll be back for more down the line. Read Full Review

The art in Empire: Uprising is exactly as it was in the first book, which was both comforting, but also a bit disappointing. There has been a decade of progress artistically, but the artwork still reflects the style of the time, which was heavy inking lines and a ton of black. Beyond a lack of innovative progress, the book looked damn good, and will easily blend in with the back issues of the original Empire Series in my long box. Read Full Review

Mark Waid and Barry Kitson deliver an exciting new entry with Empire Uprising #1. It is a perfect jumping-on point for new readers that fully immerses you in the world of Empire, fleshing out the world and the man who controls it. It even touches on a greater plot to unseat Golgoth from his throne. Waid's dialogue is fun, but also dramatic. He is able to combine jokes about telling fortunes from entrails to discussing the strategy of covering up the attack on Golgoth. Kitson's artwork is exciting and at some points extremely gory. He is able to effectively convey the evil and tyranny behind Golgoth's reign, however, he fails to deliver on capturing facial expressions, especially with Golgoth's ministers. Read Full Review

If you picked up EMPIRE: UPRISING #1 and was even slightly interested in the series, I highly suggest getting getting Volume 1 before #2 comes out next month. Read Full Review

Empire Uprising does what it does real well, it just so happens that what it does isn't, frankly, all that interesting. It's pure comic book filler, with bright colors and extreme characters, but no nuance or subtlety. Read Full Review