One of the most iconic villains of the Gears of War universe takes the spotlight! Years before he became the bane of humanity on Emergence Day, RAAM rose through the ranks to take leadership of the Locust Horde armies thanks to his intelligence, strength, and ruthlessness. Now, witness that swift and brutal ascent in... The Rise of RAAM!
* Gears of Wars makes an explosive return to comics!
* Featuring the origin story of General RAAM!
* Variant covers by legendary artist Whilce Portacio!
* Gears of War is a global entertainment franchise that continues to deliver on high-fidelity storytelling along with heroic characters. It's more
The Rise of Raam #3 leads to a grand climax in the expanded Gears of War universe. Each panel keeps up a consistent pace, which will keep readers on the edge of their seats even during lulls in the action. The entirety of this series takes place from the perspective of the Locust, making it a unique addition to the Gears of War franchise. Once this particular series is over, I could see fans reading this before replaying the first game. Furthermore, I believe several other comics based around the Locust could tell compelling stories and be very successful. Read Full Review
All of the plotting and planning comes to a head in this climactic issue of the miniseries, without bringing in too much that non-players would feel lost by, albeit perhaps at the expense of any incoming readers. Read Full Review
The issue boasts more beautiful artwork, sticking to a very bland and boring colour scheme. The art style and colour choices mimic the dank and dark world that these beings are used to living in, creating a setting which readers can associate with. Read Full Review
Honestly, this comic does the franchise no favors, and I'd rather watch paint dry than pick up a Gears of War game if they're anything like these comics. Read Full Review
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