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Mass Effect Volume 1: Redemption Kindle & comiXology

by Mac Walters (Author), Various (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
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The eagerly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster science-fiction epic IGN.com named the #1 Xbox 360 game of all time, Mass Effect 2 begins with the disappearance of Commander Shepard. The story of what happens next-exclusive to this graphic novel-will have the commander's companion Dr. Liara T'Soni undertake a deadly mission of extraordinary importance in the Milky Way's lawless Terminus Systems.

* Mass Effect Volume 1 features essential developments in the Mass Effect gaming saga, plus a special behind-the-scenes section with sketches and more.

* Collects the four-issue miniseries.
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The eagerly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster science-fiction epic IGN.com named the #1 Xbox 360 game of all time, Mass Effect 2 begins with the disappearance of Commander Shepard. The story of what happens next - exclusive to this graphic novel - will have the commander's companion Dr. Liara T'Soni undertake a deadly mission of extraordinary importance in the Milky Way's lawless Terminus Systems.

About the Author

Plotter Mac Walters is the lead writer on Mass Effect 2, the blockbuster video game from Bioware.

Scripter John Jackson Miller is the author of the national best-selling novel, Star Wars: Knight Errant, nine Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic graphic novels, and the Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith eBook series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00A7H2EC8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dark Horse Books (June 8, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 8, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 347597 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
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    He's also written comics included the long-running Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic comics series, as well as comics for Battlestar Galactica, Halo, Lion King, Mass Effect, Iron Man, Indiana Jones, and The Simpsons. Production notes on all his works can be found at his fiction site (farawaypress.com).

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Pretty! Came in good shape, smelled like new.Boyfriend loved the gift.I would be careful when buying, when I bought it said $25 USED:GOOD shape, and cancelled it and bought it in the USED condition which was cheaper.Maybe it was a glitch.
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Gergely Kovacs
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Comic
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2010
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This is an excellent comic book.

Though Liara's character may not be perfectly in pair with that of the game, the book depicts the Mass Effect universe quite well. And while the comic's story cannot be compared to the complexity of the video game, I did enjoy it tremendously (even during my second reading). It is an engaging, action packed tale to the last page, with interesting characters and settings.

I very much liked the art style as well; it was very detailed and pleasingly colorful (similarly to the original game). Not quite a Dead Space-like masterpiece, but much better than other video game adaptations.

To sum it up: both artistically and content-wise, Redemption is among the better video game comics. Its only negative aspect is the paper cover (I like hard cover comic books much better, even if they cost more). I am looking forward to the next installment of the canon.

Update: Since I wrote this review, it has been pointed out to me that Mass Effect: Redemption does indeed have a limited, hardcover edition (which of course I managed to acquire). Having said that, I withdraw my previous objection about the binding. Nevertheless, I would have still liked to see all versions of the book to come out with the better quality cover. Maybe the next one...
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Philip
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than most comic book tie-ins
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2012
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This comic tells part of the story of what happened to Shepard's body between the opening movie of Mass Effect 2, and the beginning of the actual game where Shepard first wakes up in the Cerberus facility. It's told from Liara's perspective, and follows the events she described briefly in the main game and more in the Lair of the Shadow Broker DLC. You find out how she met Feron, and learn why she hates the Shadow Broker so much.

Keep in mind, this is a comic, and done in comic book style. The art is good, reminiscent of the better Star Wars books published by Dark Horse. The characters and locations look like they are supposed to. Most of the characters are of the games' various alien species, and they look and talk like they do in game.

The writing and story is typical of a comic, it focuses on action and combat. You don't get a huge amount of exposition, so if you're looking for every nuance of why the Collectors and Cerberus were racing for Shepard's body, you won't find that here.

All in all, it's a good comic adaptation of the Mass Effect universe, worth the price if you enjoyed ME2.
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Cuban B
5.0 out of 5 stars Explains the Shadow Broker DLC from Mass Effect 2
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2012
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I do NOT agree with the top review on this comic AT ALL. This comic is VERY MUCH about Mass Effect and VERY specifically the Shadow Broker DLC from Mass Effect 2. This comic explains what happened to Shepard's Body between Mass Effect 1 and 2.

IF you have played the Mass Effect 2 Shadow Broker DLC you will VERY EASILY be able to follow the comic (as you will already know all of the characters for the comic book), if you have no played the Shadow Broker DLC the comic will still explain what happened to Shepard's Body BUT it will be slightly harder to follow AND you might get a sense that it does not actually pertain to the Mass Effect story, but it does.

Also if you havent played the Shadow Broker DLC for Mass Effect 2 do yourself a favor and play it. It takes over and hour to complete (which is good since you are paying for it) and is fun (and adds to the Mass Effect 2 story).
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Shay
5.0 out of 5 stars Good condition
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021
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Pretty! Came in good shape, smelled like new.
Boyfriend loved the gift.

I would be careful when buying, when I bought it said $25 USED:GOOD shape, and cancelled it and bought it in the USED condition which was cheaper.
Maybe it was a glitch.
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Shay
5.0 out of 5 stars Good condition
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021
Pretty! Came in good shape, smelled like new.
Boyfriend loved the gift.

I would be careful when buying, when I bought it said $25 USED:GOOD shape, and cancelled it and bought it in the USED condition which was cheaper.
Maybe it was a glitch.
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Terrance Shaw
3.0 out of 5 stars Great filler
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2010
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* * * POTENTIAL SPOILERS FOLLOW * * *

The comic does an excellent job as a filler to bring you up to speed on the events between the end of the original Mass Effect game and the beginning of Mass Effect 2, but it does it in such a way that's more or less unbelievable due to the fact that Liara's character in the original Mass Effect is one of a naive innocence, concern, and loving tenderness. Somehow, though, by the time we catch up to her in Redemption, she's a hardcore hardass that can throw her weight around like one of the big boys, with a distinct level of indifference for the safety of others, so long as she can be reuinited with Shepard.

To be honest, though, I guess she does more closely resemble the Liara that you run into in ME2 here in Redemption, so... it's not too far-fetched.

Just far-fetched enough to irk me.
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Nick Esparza
5.0 out of 5 stars Creative writing
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2014
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Strong story line .
Great character development .
Over all great writing .
Awesome concept .
I really enjoy this story about shepherd .
I usually watch TV , movies or play a video game for entertainment .
I read mostly for constructive purposes like character building and business stradegies , except with the mass effect series. Thank you to all the writers at bioware for providing me with a great overall experience with mass effect.
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Badger 1978
4.0 out of 5 stars Liara's Saga...
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2013
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In Mass Effect Volume 1: Redemption, we delve into the complex and brittle alliance forged between Liara and Cerberus following the death of Commander Shepard in ME2. The story does a great job in explaining the events which were cleverly eluded to in the game, ME2. We find out why Liara was so hell bent on rescuing the Drell, Feron from the Shadow Broker and the story does a great job of interacting Liara with other characters which I felt she never interacted with enough in the game (ie. Aria, Miranda and the Illusive Man).
This particular series of books are simply meant to give the fan a more immersive experience into the main game story. This volume does a great job of that and focuses on the most popular companion character (statistically anyways) as she proves her loyalty (and love if the gamer so chooses) to Commander Shepard. Overall this is a wonderfully illuminating story which fills the fan in on some important events that are only made reference to in the game.
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Alucard
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2011
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The art doesn't exactly portray Liara well, but it is a good comic book indeed. The art is still pretty good, and as a fan of mass effect, I really liked how it matched the story line between mass effect 1 and 2. Moreover, the dark horse edition has all the volumes, so it was a plus!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Alles bestens
Reviewed in Germany on April 29, 2019
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Bérenger Achard
4.0 out of 5 stars Le produit que j'ai acheté chez ce vendeur correspond à la description faite sur le site. Tout est ok. Bon rapport qualité/prix.
Reviewed in France on April 8, 2016
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Le produit que j'ai acheté chez ce vendeur correspond à la description faite sur le site. Tout est ok. Bon rapport qualité/prix.
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Kolby Keith
4.0 out of 5 stars Liara being a bad ass
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2014
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This comic really showcases how strong of a character Liara really was in M.E. It makes you really root for her and gives you interesting back story on several interesting minor characters.
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Aria
5.0 out of 5 stars Cómic
Reviewed in Spain on April 7, 2014
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For all the fans of Mass Effect saga, this is a must, especially if you love the character of Liara. :)
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iara sacchetto
5.0 out of 5 stars consigliatissimo!!
Reviewed in Italy on February 13, 2013
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un fumetto indispensabile per ogni fan di Mass Effect che si rispetti! spiega parte della trama del videogioco e ci fa conoscere meglio Liara e cosa succede durante la morte di Shepard. Assolutamente da avere!!
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