The crew of the Clarke has their first real encounter with the alien technology being built in the asteroid belt, while back on Earth, President Blades discovers the truth behind the brutal attack on his closest advisor, and unseen forces continue to move against him.
If you're a fan of sci-fi stories, mysteries, or just good writing, do yourself a favor and check the series out. You're not too late to catch up and you'll absolutely be treating yourself. Read Full Review
If you've been missing out on this book you should do what I did and back track to the beginning and catch up. It's a high concept idea that really works best in the comic medium because it doesn't have to worry about a production budget. If you want a thriller that's equal parts political and sci-fi or never thought such a thing could exist" then check out Letter 44. Read Full Review
Once again, I am mystified by just how much intrigue Charles Soule can fit into a single issue, and I'm equally impressed by his ability to do so without action beats screaming off the pages. LETTER 44 is pacing like a champion, revealing just enough weird space stuff and just enough scandalous political stuff every issue to evoke a sense of forward movement that doesn't feel pushed. The book is losing me a little bit on the visual side, but it more than makes up for it by reeling me in with questions like "yeah, what IS going to happen with that whole pregnant astronaut thing now that things are just outside of critical mass?" All systems: fully engaged. Read Full Review
Where this book tends to suffer is in its artistic execution. Alberto Alburquerque's lumpy characters and less-than-clear space action make the story more difficult to follow than it should be. Read Full Review
Letter 44 is a great "first contact" series. It takes its time and leaves a lot to the imagination without revealing too much information, just enough to keep the reader satisfied. It's a realistic take on first contact and offers a great deal suspense. Read Full Review
Letter 44 set itself apart with its dual plotlines, but the minimal integration between the two is weakening the story as a whole. Read Full Review
Yet another strong issue from the series. Soule's pumping out a ton of material lately, all worth checking out. Continuing to develop existing threads while seeding new, intriguing potential, "Letter 44" is a well-written, expertly-paced political/space drama set in an instantly recognizable world.
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