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Blade Runner 2039: The Complete Series Omnibus
Set in the world of Blade Runner, this is the officially sanctioned Omnibus edition of the first Blade Runner comic book series and based on the cult 1982 science fiction movie Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott.
This box set collects the final three volumes in the saga of Ash, first started in Blade Runner 2019 and featuring Aahna ‘Ash’ Ashina, the first female Blade Runner.
The astonishing saga of Ash concludes as she faces her greatest challenge yet.
20 years have passed since Ash helped a young girl and her Replicant mother escape from the clutches of her sadistic father - the business tycoon, ALEXANDER SELWYN – to an Off-world colony. Now the heir apparent to the old Tyrell empire, NIANDER WALLACE has ordered the capture of Cleo believing that her DNA holds the secret to Replicant fertility. Now former Blade Runner AAHNA ‘ASH’ ASHINA must once again return to Los Angeles and fight to save the city she loves from the insane machinations of Niander Wallace and his personal Replicant assistant, LUV, the first Replicant Blade Runner, and fulfill a pact she made years ago to protect those she loves most.
The future itself of all Replicants is at stake.
This box set collects the final three volumes in the saga of Ash, first started in Blade Runner 2019 and featuring Aahna ‘Ash’ Ashina, the first female Blade Runner.
The astonishing saga of Ash concludes as she faces her greatest challenge yet.
20 years have passed since Ash helped a young girl and her Replicant mother escape from the clutches of her sadistic father - the business tycoon, ALEXANDER SELWYN – to an Off-world colony. Now the heir apparent to the old Tyrell empire, NIANDER WALLACE has ordered the capture of Cleo believing that her DNA holds the secret to Replicant fertility. Now former Blade Runner AAHNA ‘ASH’ ASHINA must once again return to Los Angeles and fight to save the city she loves from the insane machinations of Niander Wallace and his personal Replicant assistant, LUV, the first Replicant Blade Runner, and fulfill a pact she made years ago to protect those she loves most.
The future itself of all Replicants is at stake.
336 pages, Hardcover
First published November 11, 2025
About the author
Mike Johnson
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Mike Johnson is a comic book writer.
An almost lifelong Trekkie, he has scripted more Star Trek comic books than anyone else to date.
Mike Johnson is a comic book writer.
An almost lifelong Trekkie, he has scripted more Star Trek comic books than anyone else to date.
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November 1, 2025
This review originally published in Looking For a Good Book. Rated 3.5 of 5
I'm a very big fan of Philip K Dick, his novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, and the two feature-length Blade Runner movies (the original would probably make my top five favorite films of all time). I've not read any of the sequel novels by K. W. Jeter, nor, prior to this, have I read any of the comics or graphic novels. But given the expanding universe, I was very curious and wanted to give this a shot.
The story follows Aahna ‘Ash’ Ashina, the first female Blade Runner. It's been 20 years since Ash helped a young girl and her replicant mother escape off-world. But now the new leader of the Tyrell Corporation, Niander Wallace, is trying to bring Cleo back because he believes her DNA holds the secret to Replicant fertility - something that could completely change the course of Replicant evolution. Ash has to stay vigilant in protecting Cleo, warding off Wallace and his hired thugs and, perhaps most challenging, Wallace's personal assistant, LUV, the Replicant Blade Runner.
I definitely enjoyed this dive back into this world. The book creators, led by writer Mike Johnson and artist Andres Guinaldo, have done a great job in staying true to the look and feel of the world of Tyrell and Replicants. The mood and tone of the films, first created by director Ridley Scott, is still present here, brought forward through the art and coloring. It definitely helped for me to fall into this story by feeling like I was in the world.
The idea of a Replicant who might hold the key to the next (final?) step in being more human seems to be the natural progression of the story and it worked well for me. Though the character of LUV seemed to add more confusion to the story than interest. I'm not convinced we needed this added conflict to create tension.
The story jumps around a bit which disrupted my reading as it created some confusion ("Wait, why are we here?") and I'd have to page backward a bit to make sure I hadn't missed something.
And while I liked the tone created through Guinaldo's art and Marco Lesko's coloring, I'm not a fan of this style of art. I'm not sure what the term would be for this style, but I call it 'skewed realism' - it's realistic but it's missing depth. I think about a panel like this, that is, but isn't 'realistic':
Like a lot of graphic novels, the pages aren't completely taken up by story. Fifty pages here are taken up with covers, alternative covers, sample script pages, sketches, rough art, etc. I love seeing the process of a graphic novel, but I didn't need 50 pages worth.
Looking for a good book? The graphic novel, Blade Runner 2039: The Complete Series Omnibus, collects (and finishes?) Ash's story and definitely adds to the intrigue of Replicants and the quest to being human, but hits a few bumps in the process to telling the story.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review.
I'm a very big fan of Philip K Dick, his novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, and the two feature-length Blade Runner movies (the original would probably make my top five favorite films of all time). I've not read any of the sequel novels by K. W. Jeter, nor, prior to this, have I read any of the comics or graphic novels. But given the expanding universe, I was very curious and wanted to give this a shot.
The story follows Aahna ‘Ash’ Ashina, the first female Blade Runner. It's been 20 years since Ash helped a young girl and her replicant mother escape off-world. But now the new leader of the Tyrell Corporation, Niander Wallace, is trying to bring Cleo back because he believes her DNA holds the secret to Replicant fertility - something that could completely change the course of Replicant evolution. Ash has to stay vigilant in protecting Cleo, warding off Wallace and his hired thugs and, perhaps most challenging, Wallace's personal assistant, LUV, the Replicant Blade Runner.
I definitely enjoyed this dive back into this world. The book creators, led by writer Mike Johnson and artist Andres Guinaldo, have done a great job in staying true to the look and feel of the world of Tyrell and Replicants. The mood and tone of the films, first created by director Ridley Scott, is still present here, brought forward through the art and coloring. It definitely helped for me to fall into this story by feeling like I was in the world.
The idea of a Replicant who might hold the key to the next (final?) step in being more human seems to be the natural progression of the story and it worked well for me. Though the character of LUV seemed to add more confusion to the story than interest. I'm not convinced we needed this added conflict to create tension.
The story jumps around a bit which disrupted my reading as it created some confusion ("Wait, why are we here?") and I'd have to page backward a bit to make sure I hadn't missed something.
And while I liked the tone created through Guinaldo's art and Marco Lesko's coloring, I'm not a fan of this style of art. I'm not sure what the term would be for this style, but I call it 'skewed realism' - it's realistic but it's missing depth. I think about a panel like this, that is, but isn't 'realistic':
Like a lot of graphic novels, the pages aren't completely taken up by story. Fifty pages here are taken up with covers, alternative covers, sample script pages, sketches, rough art, etc. I love seeing the process of a graphic novel, but I didn't need 50 pages worth.
Looking for a good book? The graphic novel, Blade Runner 2039: The Complete Series Omnibus, collects (and finishes?) Ash's story and definitely adds to the intrigue of Replicants and the quest to being human, but hits a few bumps in the process to telling the story.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review.
October 23, 2026
Blade Runner 2039: The Complete Series Omnibus brings Aahna "Ash" Ashina’s story to a powerful, satisfying conclusion. Ten years after the events of 2029, Ash is forced out of hiding for one final stand in the growing conflict between humans and Replicants. The story seamlessly connects to the film lore by bringing in Niander Wallace's ruthless enforcer, Luv, making for an intense cat-and-mouse dynamic.
The heart of this final chapter is the relationship between Ash and Cleo, the child she saved twenty years earlier. Seeing Cleo grown up turns this story into a deeply personal tale about legacy, mentorship, and family. Watching Ash evolve from a cynical Blade Runner into a protective figure fighting for a better future gives the entire trilogy a great payoff.
Andres Guinaldo's art continues to capture the iconic, rain-soaked look of the universe, with sharp action and great character beats. It is a fitting finale for one of the best expanded-universe comic runs out there, cementing Ash as a phenomenal character in her own right. A must-read wrap-up for any Blade Runner fan.
The heart of this final chapter is the relationship between Ash and Cleo, the child she saved twenty years earlier. Seeing Cleo grown up turns this story into a deeply personal tale about legacy, mentorship, and family. Watching Ash evolve from a cynical Blade Runner into a protective figure fighting for a better future gives the entire trilogy a great payoff.
Andres Guinaldo's art continues to capture the iconic, rain-soaked look of the universe, with sharp action and great character beats. It is a fitting finale for one of the best expanded-universe comic runs out there, cementing Ash as a phenomenal character in her own right. A must-read wrap-up for any Blade Runner fan.
August 20, 2026
A truly enriching experience, and an excellent segue right into Blade Runner 2049. It has some very exciting and surprising inclusions of characters back to BR 2019, BR: Origins, and even the original Blade Runner film. And also forward to 2049, since this released after that.
It serves to connect a lot of things that are left only to the imagination if you only watched the two Hollywood feature films. Blade Runner 2019/2029/2039 is an excellent trilogy that I feel is absolutely worth endeavoring the time to explore if you love the Blade Runner universe and are dissatisfied with the large gaps between live action projects.
As I’ve said many times before, I would be happy to get more closure with Ash’s story, as it does leave a door slightly ajar, but if this is truly the end… it is quite fitting and I’m quite happy with it.
It serves to connect a lot of things that are left only to the imagination if you only watched the two Hollywood feature films. Blade Runner 2019/2029/2039 is an excellent trilogy that I feel is absolutely worth endeavoring the time to explore if you love the Blade Runner universe and are dissatisfied with the large gaps between live action projects.
As I’ve said many times before, I would be happy to get more closure with Ash’s story, as it does leave a door slightly ajar, but if this is truly the end… it is quite fitting and I’m quite happy with it.
November 30, 2025
Fantastic art yet again, and if this is the end of the story a great place to finish it.
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