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The Last of Us: American Dreams #1

by Neil Druckmann, Faith Erin Hicks, Rachelle Rosenberg

The comics-exclusive prequel to the new game from Naughty Dog! Creative director Neil Druckmann teams with breakout comics star Faith Erin Hicks to present the story of thirteen-year-old Ellie’s life in a violent, postpandemic world. A newcomer at a military boarding school, Ellie is reluctant to toe the line, which earns her new enemies—and her first glimpse of the world outside.

* Must-read tie-in to the upcoming release from Naughty Dog Games!

* Coscripted by The Last of Us art director and Creative director Neil Druckmann.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Horror, Zombies, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels Comics, Comic Book

26 pages, Paperback

First published April 3, 2013

Reviews

[Khaalidah Muhammad-Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Last of Us video game by Naughty Dog came out just two days ago and I already have it. Ready for the big sigh? Well, *sigh*, it doesn't fill the void left by Mass Effect, but it does fill my need for zombies. I'm playing on normal mode and I have to say it ain't even easy. Stealth skills and patience are sorely required and these happen to be the qualities I most lack. But, I am learning.

There are some spoilers below.

This comic is the prequel to the events in the game. It follows Ellie the young girl that Joel has been asked to escort through a zombie and militarily fortified city to meet up with the Fireflies. I still haven't figured out exactly who they are... friend or foe, but I have determined that they want to reestablish government as it was prior to the zombie apocalypse as opposed to the brutal martial law that currently exists.

Survivors live in tightly controlled quarantine areas that are tightly and sometimes brutally controlled by the military.

American Dreams Parts #1-2 shows Ellie being transported to a military run prep school that all kids must attend by the age of thirteen. She meets some really rough and mean kids and another named Riley who it appears she may become very good friends with.

Riley is a tough kid, who seems good, but who is definitely the type who bucks the system. She want's out of prep school. She doesn't want the promise of a bleak life that most have to look forward to. Ellie gets caught up with her although not altogether intentionally.

Part two ends with the two girls caught up in the middle of fight between the military and the Fireflies. Which way will the girls go? Back to school and out of trouble or with the supposed enemy.

The comic story prequel is broken into four parts (three and four are yet to be released). So far, I'm intrigued. The art is a tad juvenile for my tastes, but it'll do.

[Bárbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

¿Por qué tiene que ser tan corto? Yo no pudo ir a la tienda de cómics cada semana, quizá cada mes sí, pero es mucho de todos modos.
El cómic más que nada es gracioso por la manera en que Ellie se expresa, teniendo en cuenta que es adolescente, es huérfana, y vive en una época difícil.
También me gustaron los colores que el cómic incluye.

[IvyInThePages · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: 3.9 leaves out of 5
Characters: 4/5
Cover: 2.75/5
Story: 3.75/5
Writing: 5/5
Genre: Horror/Scifi
Type: Comic
Worth?: Yeah

Hated|Disliked|Meh|It Was Okay|Liked|Loved

Heard about the comics and gave it a shot. Love the graphics. Usually comics give me a migraine. I think the bold lines, small letters, and just the overall clusters on the pages trigger it. Really glad it didn't do it this time. As far as story goes, it isn't bad nor the greatest. It really meets in the middle. I don't like the adults but I also don't like how Neil had the adults handle it.

Yes I know it isn't supposed to be a good place. Blah blah. I just didn't care for it. Also Riley and Ellie's start was... not up to what I expected it to be. Still good but not as great.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh.

[Hikmat Kabir · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reviewing all 4 volumes over here. Contains some mild spoilers if you haven't played The Last of Us yet.

The comic really doesn't stand well on its own if you haven't played the game that is. The story's a prequel set before the events of the game where we get to see Ellie befriending her eventual best friend Riley for the first time. To my disappointment, we don't get to witness the events leading up to Ellie's and Riley's infection. Instead we are treated to a story where the duo go around being rebellious, seriously lacking in the emotional punch that is so ever present in the game. Overall, its not a bad book with some really good artwork. Its just not a must read for TLoU fans at the end of the day.

[Yorch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quiero volver a jugar The Last Of Us y necesito el tomo 2 :D

[Mega · Rating 3 out of 5]

You can certainly tell that this is The Last of Us alright, not because of the fact that they mention the Fireflies or the infected or anything like that, and not because of the fact that Ellie is the main character...... it's because of the fact that she was using a Sony walkman in this issue. It wouldn't be a Sony product without them finding a way to shove in their merchandise as much as they can. Also, half of Ellie's dialogue in this issue is her repeating Riley's line about stomping that one bully in the balls. I don't know why she keeps saying this, but you should probably keep her away from all the boys, just to be safe.

Issue #1

[Genaro Zarco · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not that big of a fan of comic books but certainly a big fan of The Last Of Us and this is absolutely worth a look for anyone looking to dig deeper in the story of Ellie. Though I would have wanted it to be a little bit longer or include more details it's not bad as a complement to the main game and Left Behind. As a quick comment: It's always intersting to have a look at how the characters yearn for such simple everyday things after the pandemic outburst.

[Maxx Salls · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love The Last Of Us so getting this comic of Ellie in the first game with Riley when they first met is perfect! I always feel like Riley is forgotten or not appreciated enough in the fandom so I love this comic representing the two of them.

[Lauren Austin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yup! I love Ellie, and I love the world of TLOU. Absolutely loved the first episode of the new HBO show and realised that I had a gap in my knowledge of the source material as I'd never read these. I like the art style, and they're super easy reads.

[Javi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Empieza bastante bien. Me gusta que complemente partes no narradas de la historia oficial y que no se invente nada complementario ajeno a lo ya conocido.

[Mica · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is so good!! but a 4☆ because is too short :/

[Delfi · Rating 4 out of 5]

so adorable seeing how riley and ellie meet! also beautiful artwork

[B.S.H. Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Re-reading these in preparation for the show premier next weekend. I love this story so much I could cry.

[Kube00 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for fans of the game and show

Covers pieces of Ellies past. Art style reminds me of Scott Pilgrim. Works as a great companion piece. Would recommend

[Alice W · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cool for a video game tie in! Ellie and Riley both feel like their characters do in the game and a meaningful extension of Ellie’s past and Riley & Marlene’s significance within the narrative.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Art style great, TLOU great. Great

[Alejandro · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 al primer capítulo porque no entendí nada

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favorite series

I've loved the last of us for years and recently discovered the comics. I love the art and the chance to see ellies experience before becoming the world's hope.

[Nuria · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute but whatever

[Kaoyi · Rating 4 out of 5]

No se nos dice demasiado de Ellie , solo en menos de 30 páginas nos muestra como conoce a Ridley.

Pobre Ellie , me dio pena cuando fue golpeada sin motivo.

[Lewis Renham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rather than a book, this is a comic. I enjoyed the game series and the series on the tv. This comic adds a great addition. I really enjoyed it.

[du. · Rating 5 out of 5]

🥺😭

[Kheldum]

Salak kizlar

[dhar · Rating 4 out of 5]

te amo ellie

[Mohadeseh · Rating 5 out of 5]

بلخره کمیک بازی مورد علاقمو خوندم و یبار دیگه عاشق جهانش شدم :>

[Thomas Colhoun · Rating 5 out of 5]

Already being a huge fan of both games, since the start, i already knew i was going to like this comic, this first comic in the series gives you even more info than what you get in the game and even before the DLC, i really enjoyed seeing how Ellie and Riley became friends, and one thing i found out that i did not know was Ellie’s switchblade she uses in both games was actually her mothers, i can't wait to get my hands on the rest of these as i already know they are going to be fantastic

[Sreypich Van · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's nice seeing how Riley and Ellie's friendship started.

[Pedro · Rating 3 out of 5]

El problema de las precuelas es que es muy limitada la posibilidad de contar una historia atractiva que le haga honor a la historia original. La vida de Ellie antes de los eventos del juego y del DLC no parece ser lo suficientemente interesante como para dedicarle una serie de comics. Tal vez si hubiesen enfocado el comic en otros personajes, o en el momento de la expansión del virus, hubiese sido mejor. Igual no se pierde nada con leer la primera entrega porque es bastante corta.

[Jane Higginson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Feel like I shouldnt be reading these yet as I've only played the opening of the game and only watched episode one of the show but couldnt help diving in! The comic was very short and of course i had to get the next one straightaway!