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Mass Effect: Foundation
Mass Effect Foundation #8
Disgraced after the failure of her most recent mission, Cerberus agent Rasa receives a chance at redemption from the Illusive Man. But is it absolution she will find at the hands of the assassin Thane Krios—or damnation?
* Written by Mac Walters, lead writer of Mass Effect 2 and 3!
* Ties directly into Mass Effect 2!
* Written by Mac Walters, lead writer of Mass Effect 2 and 3!
* Ties directly into Mass Effect 2!
24 pages, Paperback
First published February 26, 2014
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Mac Walters
66 books37 followersMac Walters is a writer, director, and producer, known for his work on Jade Empire, the Mass Effect series, and Anthem. He's an author of games, novels and comics including the New York Time's bestselling Mass Effect: Redemption series. He was nominated for a Bafta for his writing on Mass Effect 3.
Mac is known for his intricate, deeply detailed futuristic universes populated by memorable characters who find themselves thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
Mac is known for his intricate, deeply detailed futuristic universes populated by memorable characters who find themselves thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
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August 6, 2016
Reviewed for Women Write About Comics:
As a Mass Effect fan, there is little good I can say about this series. It is essentially a backstory for several popular characters from the video game that focuses on Maya Brooks, a character who was recently introduced in the downloadable content, Citadel, as Cerberus’ administrative support. The first issue wasn’t bad; it details Maya’s acceptance into the terrorist organization. The rest of the stories are just about shoehorning her into the lore to justify her presence and purpose. But, despite writer Mac Walters being the Senior Writer for the game itself, canon seems to be a meaningless concept to him. Unless, that is, his excuse is that characters, such as Tela Vasir and Miranda Lawson, were telling big ol’ lies (either that or they suffered from amnesia) when they told Commander Shepard the exact opposite of the things that go on in this story.
At least fans who raged about the cover have little to worry about with their beloved Thane Krios. The problem of his finger anatomy has been fixed, and despite the seductive pose, Maya does not get to romance the assassin; though there’s no real explanation given for his presence or what he does for her.
Frankly, I have yet to read a Mass Effect comic that has impressed me, and it makes me question Walters’ role in the game overall.
As a Mass Effect fan, there is little good I can say about this series. It is essentially a backstory for several popular characters from the video game that focuses on Maya Brooks, a character who was recently introduced in the downloadable content, Citadel, as Cerberus’ administrative support. The first issue wasn’t bad; it details Maya’s acceptance into the terrorist organization. The rest of the stories are just about shoehorning her into the lore to justify her presence and purpose. But, despite writer Mac Walters being the Senior Writer for the game itself, canon seems to be a meaningless concept to him. Unless, that is, his excuse is that characters, such as Tela Vasir and Miranda Lawson, were telling big ol’ lies (either that or they suffered from amnesia) when they told Commander Shepard the exact opposite of the things that go on in this story.
At least fans who raged about the cover have little to worry about with their beloved Thane Krios. The problem of his finger anatomy has been fixed, and despite the seductive pose, Maya does not get to romance the assassin; though there’s no real explanation given for his presence or what he does for her.
Frankly, I have yet to read a Mass Effect comic that has impressed me, and it makes me question Walters’ role in the game overall.
December 31, 2015
It was dissapointing to see Thane Krios have such a small role in this issue, but it was cool to see him again nonetheless. And everything is now coming together and adding such a background for the beggining of Mass Effect 2 is very exciting and intriguing as well.
April 25, 2014
Huge fan of the Mass Effect universe and games. This is a great addition!
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