If the recent Tokyopop release King City Vol. 1 hadn't been evidence enough, Brandon Graham shows here that he is a master of the science-fiction genre while also approaching it from a unique perspective. His characters are uber-hip, urban youth immersed in impossible, insanity-inducing circumstances who nevertheless manage to hold onto some sense of normality. While King City offered a distinctly American sci-fi setting (even though other international influences are apparent in the work), Multiple Warheads takes place in a colder, harsher backdrop that evokes memories of the Soviet Union in the 1980s (as do the place and character names). While Dead City, the locale for this first chapter, is a densely populated metropolis as well, Graham manages to instill a desolate, isolated feeling into almost every corner and alleyway. That cold, hostile setting serves as an interesting contrast to the vitality of the two main characters, Sexica and Nikoli. That contrast is further reinforced by Read Full Review
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