What do you think?
Rate this book
Millennium
In the year 2000, the end of the world — the anticipated “Millennium Event” — was avoided thanks to the efforts of Frank Black and FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Or was it? Frank’s psychic gifts have been showing him that evil has continued to grow unabated in the world, and he’s trying his best to ignore it. But soon the resurgence of the Millennium Group and their quest to find Frank’s daughter, Jordan, will pull him into the fray once again.
120 pages, Paperback
First published August 12, 2015
2 people are currently reading
46 people want to read
About the author
Joe Harris
435 books105 followersJOE HARRIS is the co-creator and writer of original comics and graphic novels such as the Image Comics rock ‘n’ roll thrill ride, Rockstars, and the environmental sci-fi epics, Great Pacific and Snowfall; along with the supernatural thrillers, Ghost Projekt and Spontaneous, and the children’s fantasy, Wars In Toyland, for Oni Press. In 2013, Joe began a long stint writing the officially-licensed continuation of the paranormal investigations of Agents Mulder and Scully in The X-Files comics at IDW to the enjoyment of fans around the world. The X-Files: Cold Cases—the best-selling audio dramatization of Joe’s comics scripts featuring the voices of David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson and the entire original X-Files cast—and the follow-up, The X-Files: Stolen Lives were released by Audible beginning in 2017.
As a young creator at Marvel Comics, Joe launched the cult-classic Spider-Man spinoff, Slingers and the Bishop: The Last X-Man series. He has written for just about all major comics publishers including DC Comics, Marvel, Image, IDW, Dark Horse, Valiant, BOOM! and others.
A horror screenwriter and filmmaker, Harris conceived and co-wrote Darkness Falls for Sony Pictures—after his short film, Tooth Fairy was acquired by Revolution Studios and he was hired to develop it into a feature—along with the politically farcical slasher movie, The Tripper for FOX. In 2018, he co-wrote the live-action web series, Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe for Valiant Entertainment.
His latest project is Surviving Nuclear Attack, a paranoid sci-fi thriller, set to launch in 2019 as part of John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction from Storm King Comics.
As a young creator at Marvel Comics, Joe launched the cult-classic Spider-Man spinoff, Slingers and the Bishop: The Last X-Man series. He has written for just about all major comics publishers including DC Comics, Marvel, Image, IDW, Dark Horse, Valiant, BOOM! and others.
A horror screenwriter and filmmaker, Harris conceived and co-wrote Darkness Falls for Sony Pictures—after his short film, Tooth Fairy was acquired by Revolution Studios and he was hired to develop it into a feature—along with the politically farcical slasher movie, The Tripper for FOX. In 2018, he co-wrote the live-action web series, Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe for Valiant Entertainment.
His latest project is Surviving Nuclear Attack, a paranoid sci-fi thriller, set to launch in 2019 as part of John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction from Storm King Comics.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 27 of 27 reviews
November 1, 2015
This was a pretty solid entry into the MILLENNIUM mythos, and fans of that show should feel right at home here (newbies will likely be lost, though, as it ties heavily into the mythological backbone of the old TV series and readers are kind of tossed into the deep end). It also functions as a solid crossover with THE X-FILES, with Mulder appearing in an extended role following the parole of Monte Propps, a serial killer whose case helped Mulder make his way in the Bureau before being shuffled off to a basement office as one of the FBI's Most Unwanted.
The real deal here, though, is getting a peek at where Frank Black, now living way off the grid, finds himself and how strained his relationship is with his daughter Jordan.
Plenty of familiar faces pop up across the five issues collected here, so if you haven't seen the three seasons of the television series run, you may want to get caught up. The writing and dialogue are a good fit against all that had come before. Best part: I could totally hear Lance Henriksen's voice in my head throughout!
Final judgment: Totally Millenniumistic.
The real deal here, though, is getting a peek at where Frank Black, now living way off the grid, finds himself and how strained his relationship is with his daughter Jordan.
Plenty of familiar faces pop up across the five issues collected here, so if you haven't seen the three seasons of the television series run, you may want to get caught up. The writing and dialogue are a good fit against all that had come before. Best part: I could totally hear Lance Henriksen's voice in my head throughout!
Final judgment: Totally Millenniumistic.
June 3, 2018
A pretty good addition to the TV series of the same name from the 1990s. It also features Fox Mulder from the X-Files as well as the Lone Gunmen (seemingly brought back from the dead here).
The story fits in well with what happened on the series, though for me it's been a long time since I watched it so my recollection was a little hazy at times. The artwork was moody and atmospheric, though occasionally substituted these traits for coherent storytelling.
I would be interested to read more volumes of this if IDW would oblige.
The story fits in well with what happened on the series, though for me it's been a long time since I watched it so my recollection was a little hazy at times. The artwork was moody and atmospheric, though occasionally substituted these traits for coherent storytelling.
I would be interested to read more volumes of this if IDW would oblige.
August 26, 2015
Read all my reviews on http://urlphantomhive.booklikes.com
Even though Frank was able to prevent the 'Millennium event' at the turn of the millennium, evil has not been stopped.
I didn't like it. It wasn't working for me. The story was all over the place and very confusing. The artwork didn't appeal to me. I didn't enjoy reading it and was glad it was over. Perhaps it does work for someone else, but it was not for me.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Even though Frank was able to prevent the 'Millennium event' at the turn of the millennium, evil has not been stopped.
I didn't like it. It wasn't working for me. The story was all over the place and very confusing. The artwork didn't appeal to me. I didn't enjoy reading it and was glad it was over. Perhaps it does work for someone else, but it was not for me.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
January 30, 2017
Based on the late-90s TV saga of the same name, Millennium is a short graphic novel that focuses on Frank Black (portrayed by Lance Henriksen), a former FBI agent and top criminal profiler, as he investigates a cult-like organization dubbed the Millennium Group, which had previously sought to control (and perhaps even instigate) the end of the world at the turn of the 3rd millennium. With the help of Special Agent Fox Mulder of "The X-Files", Frank Black learns that the Group is still operating over a decade after their apparent defeat, and have now recruited his estranged daughter, Jordan, to combat the demonic forces that seem to be regrouping.
Although Lorimer's rendering of Mulder and Frank Black leaves much to be desired, Joe Harris' story idea is fairly solid and captures the convoluted flavor of "Millennium", albeit not with the same complexities and vague subtleties for which the show was notorious in its heyday; yet, given both the difference in medium and the seventeen years that have elapsed since the show ended, Harris can be forgiven this transgression. By incorporating familiar names and faces and plot-points from the series into the comic story, fans of the series will feel right at home with this last-ditch addendum to the "Millennium" mythos. However, readers unfamiliar with the series will be lost trying to make heads or tails of this illustrated yarn, and they will certainly miss all the fleeting nods to the series (i.e. Frank's red Jeep Cherokee and "Soylent green is people"). Mulder's appearance in the story seems rather awkward and heavy-handed, and at times draws the focus away from the story's real hero, Frank Black. If I was desperate for more of "The X-Files", there are any number of graphic adaptations I could look to, but this one-shot could very well be my only foray into the world of Frank Black and the shadowy cabal that is the Millennium Group.
While Millennium doesn't quite do justice to the wonderfully enigmatic series, it nevertheless contains many likable elements: twist serial murderers, creepy children, mysterious cult symbols, and terrifying demons from Frank's dark past—all of which amass into a suitable ending, more or less. To sum up, it just wasn't Millenniumistic enough.
Although Lorimer's rendering of Mulder and Frank Black leaves much to be desired, Joe Harris' story idea is fairly solid and captures the convoluted flavor of "Millennium", albeit not with the same complexities and vague subtleties for which the show was notorious in its heyday; yet, given both the difference in medium and the seventeen years that have elapsed since the show ended, Harris can be forgiven this transgression. By incorporating familiar names and faces and plot-points from the series into the comic story, fans of the series will feel right at home with this last-ditch addendum to the "Millennium" mythos. However, readers unfamiliar with the series will be lost trying to make heads or tails of this illustrated yarn, and they will certainly miss all the fleeting nods to the series (i.e. Frank's red Jeep Cherokee and "Soylent green is people"). Mulder's appearance in the story seems rather awkward and heavy-handed, and at times draws the focus away from the story's real hero, Frank Black. If I was desperate for more of "The X-Files", there are any number of graphic adaptations I could look to, but this one-shot could very well be my only foray into the world of Frank Black and the shadowy cabal that is the Millennium Group.
While Millennium doesn't quite do justice to the wonderfully enigmatic series, it nevertheless contains many likable elements: twist serial murderers, creepy children, mysterious cult symbols, and terrifying demons from Frank's dark past—all of which amass into a suitable ending, more or less. To sum up, it just wasn't Millenniumistic enough.
February 24, 2016
This makes me want to go back and rewatch this series. I knew bits and pieces of what was happening, but some of the back story drew a blank for me.
If you never watched this show, I would suggest doing that because this will leave you in the dark.
The Millennium Group wants Mr. Propps and they are willing to kill for him.
With a lot of twists and turns this is a great addition to the series.
If you never watched this show, I would suggest doing that because this will leave you in the dark.
The Millennium Group wants Mr. Propps and they are willing to kill for him.
With a lot of twists and turns this is a great addition to the series.
October 30, 2018
This is a review that I am going to come back to one day. In reading this book I got a little lost and found it difficult to hold the story together in a coherent fashion. Having said that, it could be due to the fact that it has been a very long time since I saw Millennium and do not recall the story and characters very well, which may be essential to understanding this work. As it stands, I found the art work moody and atmospheric which appeared to suit the story well (Grats Colin Lorimer).
I am giving three stars based on the art and the care that seems to have gone into this book, which may be more suited to aficionados of the series. To that end, if I can find time to re-watch it, I will come back to this story and see how it fares then.
I am giving three stars based on the art and the care that seems to have gone into this book, which may be more suited to aficionados of the series. To that end, if I can find time to re-watch it, I will come back to this story and see how it fares then.
June 7, 2015
I was a bit obsessed with the X-Files in middle-school/high-school. You know, before they went totally downhill because David D. decided the show was dragging him down. They had two spin-offs, one about the hacker group and the other about the Millennium conspiracy. I watched the Millennium show, and I remember enjoying it but honestly couldn't tell you what it was about. My main take-away was the oroboros which I still want to get a tattoo of.
This comic is set is close to present day, so way past the turning of the Millennium, and I think it's continuing the story as it was left off by the show. Now, this was a convoluted Chris Carter plot so I should have known that it wouldn't transfer over to comic form well, but this was pretty painful to read.
There was excessive dialogue, confusing action sequences, and in general just confusing plot. I think that if I didn't have a semi-solid grounding in who Mulder, the hackers, and Frank were I would have been completely lost, so this is definitely one for fans only.
Do you see all of that text??
Overall it was just confusing and had way too much text. I think this could have been edited better and put together in a more cohesive way, but what we have here is just a bit of a mess.
Copy courtesy of Diamond Book Distributors, via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This comic is set is close to present day, so way past the turning of the Millennium, and I think it's continuing the story as it was left off by the show. Now, this was a convoluted Chris Carter plot so I should have known that it wouldn't transfer over to comic form well, but this was pretty painful to read.
There was excessive dialogue, confusing action sequences, and in general just confusing plot. I think that if I didn't have a semi-solid grounding in who Mulder, the hackers, and Frank were I would have been completely lost, so this is definitely one for fans only.
Do you see all of that text??
Overall it was just confusing and had way too much text. I think this could have been edited better and put together in a more cohesive way, but what we have here is just a bit of a mess.
Copy courtesy of Diamond Book Distributors, via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 23, 2015
'Millennium' from IDW Publishing and written by Joe Harris is a sort of continuation of the television series, but it has strong ties with the X-Files, so I'm confused why they didn't bill it as a crossover book.
Frank Black (not to be confused with the lead singer of The Pixies) has survived the millennium, but whatever strange threat it was supposed to bring is still out there. When a prisoner involved with Fox Mulder is paroled and has ties with Frank, they team up to investigate the weird things that are still happening over a decade later. Creepy children, mysterious symbols, and things from Frank's past all converge into a kind of convoluted ending.
I never watched much of the original series, so while I'm familiar with the characters and the basic premise of the show I probably missed some interesting things that were thrown in. I did like a few surprises that shall remain unsaid, but the whole thing came across as confusing and overly wordy. The art worked okay, and the characters looked like the actors from the shows they were on, but it was kind of dark and indistinct a lot of the time. Not my favorite thing I've read lately.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, IDW Publishing, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Frank Black (not to be confused with the lead singer of The Pixies) has survived the millennium, but whatever strange threat it was supposed to bring is still out there. When a prisoner involved with Fox Mulder is paroled and has ties with Frank, they team up to investigate the weird things that are still happening over a decade later. Creepy children, mysterious symbols, and things from Frank's past all converge into a kind of convoluted ending.
I never watched much of the original series, so while I'm familiar with the characters and the basic premise of the show I probably missed some interesting things that were thrown in. I did like a few surprises that shall remain unsaid, but the whole thing came across as confusing and overly wordy. The art worked okay, and the characters looked like the actors from the shows they were on, but it was kind of dark and indistinct a lot of the time. Not my favorite thing I've read lately.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, IDW Publishing, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
August 30, 2015
I was so excited to read this when I saw it as "Millennium" used to be one of my favourite shows and it totally lived up to my expectations. Agent Fox Mulder is along for the ride as Frank Black is contacted by the Millennium Group once again. We may have survived the millennium but the evil forces are still out there and now that Jordan is all grown-up so are her powers. I loved every minute of this. The story is great and leaves room for more to come plotwise. The art was pretty good; everybody looked like I'd expect them too and familiar faces popped up, even a certain trio Mulder contacts for a little hacking help! Millennium fans and die-hard X-Files fans will love it!
April 14, 2019
I have been waiting for this comic FOR YEARS and therefore was bound to love it unconditionally. I will be forever grateful for Joe Harris for making this possible and will not dwell on any [minor] disappointments because, overall, I am just so glad that it exists and I hope there will be more because the world of "Millennium" and its characters is fascinating.
July 11, 2015
If I was a big X-files fan, I probably would've enjoyed this more. But as I have never watched an episode it was just meh to me. The artwork was okay, dark and shadowy (If that's a word?) If You're an X-Files fan You probably should check it out.
I recieved and advanced copy from Netgalley.com and the publisher.
I recieved and advanced copy from Netgalley.com and the publisher.
December 9, 2019
Perhaps rated slightly higher than it deserves due to my affection for the TV series (particularly the second season with its revelations about the Millennium Group's real agenda and the intra-group conflict between the Owls and Roosters factions). As other reviewers have said the story is somewhat elusive - confusing is too strong a word - and relies on detailed knowledge of the series, but it is well done and held my interest throughout. Would love a sequel!
December 16, 2017
Parts of this book are strong but then the end takes away some of what it has going for it and leaves you wondering what you just read but we get to see Frank Black again so is it all that bad.
March 30, 2019
I loved this. I really hope IDW does more with the Millennium part of the X-Files universe.
November 1, 2022
Effective & moody art by Colin Lorimer; the story by Joe Harris ties itself up in knots with a cop-out ending on the very last page.
November 4, 2022
Millennium and The X-Files crossover in this exciting 5-issues graphic novel. When a serial killer is found dead soon after his release, FBI agent Fox Mulder turns to a former profiler named Frank Black, who suspects a connection to a secret society known as the Millennium Group. Writer Joe Harris appears to do a little retconning to bring in some Millennium and X-Files characters, and alters the shows’ mythologies a bit, but overall it works. Several of Millennium’s big remaining questions are answered, such as what Jordan’s powers are, while others aren’t. And illustrator Colin Lorimer does a good job at visualizing the psychic visions and at adapting the show’s aesthetics for comics. Full of mystery and intrigue, Millennium is sure to be enjoyed by fans of both series.
September 16, 2015
This review originally published in Looking For a Good Book. Rated 2.0 of 5
I may be one of the few people who enjoy science fiction and dark fantasy who has never seen a single episode of the television series X-Files, though of course I am familiar with the main characters and the premise. Had I known ahead of time that this book had a strong connection to the X-Files, I would never have requested it nor would have started reading it. That said, this was a great opportunity to reach out and capture the attention of someone who is not a 'built-in' fan.
Though I knew who Mulder was (and fortunately I recognized him quickly in the art), I didn't have a clue who any of the other people were or what their relationships with one another was. The story didn't make it particularly clear. I trust that X-File fans knew what was going on, immediately.
In addition to a story that was difficult to follow, there was excessive dialog that slowed down the pace of the book. This should have been written as a novel, or perhaps, with the amount of dialog within, a television episode or film. But as a graphic novel, with a lack of action, this just plodded along.
The art was nice -- appropriately dark and moody -- and was the only thing that kept me reading through this.
This book is clearly not for someone like me - the casual reader - it is meant for someone already interested in the subject and story line, and is presumably a part of a larger story. But because I can't just pick this up and understand and enjoy it, even if it is a part of a larger story, then I can not recommend it. I expect a comic book/graphic novel to have an on-going story, but each issue must capture a reader's attention somehow.
Looking for a good book? Perhaps fans of The X-Files will enjoy the graphic novel Millennium, by Joe Harris, but it's certainly not a book that will be regarded well by general fans of the graphic novel medium.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.
I may be one of the few people who enjoy science fiction and dark fantasy who has never seen a single episode of the television series X-Files, though of course I am familiar with the main characters and the premise. Had I known ahead of time that this book had a strong connection to the X-Files, I would never have requested it nor would have started reading it. That said, this was a great opportunity to reach out and capture the attention of someone who is not a 'built-in' fan.
Though I knew who Mulder was (and fortunately I recognized him quickly in the art), I didn't have a clue who any of the other people were or what their relationships with one another was. The story didn't make it particularly clear. I trust that X-File fans knew what was going on, immediately.
In addition to a story that was difficult to follow, there was excessive dialog that slowed down the pace of the book. This should have been written as a novel, or perhaps, with the amount of dialog within, a television episode or film. But as a graphic novel, with a lack of action, this just plodded along.
The art was nice -- appropriately dark and moody -- and was the only thing that kept me reading through this.
This book is clearly not for someone like me - the casual reader - it is meant for someone already interested in the subject and story line, and is presumably a part of a larger story. But because I can't just pick this up and understand and enjoy it, even if it is a part of a larger story, then I can not recommend it. I expect a comic book/graphic novel to have an on-going story, but each issue must capture a reader's attention somehow.
Looking for a good book? Perhaps fans of The X-Files will enjoy the graphic novel Millennium, by Joe Harris, but it's certainly not a book that will be regarded well by general fans of the graphic novel medium.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.
July 8, 2015
I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The X-Files was my absolute favorite TV show when I was growing up. I never really got into the spinoffs very much but I thoroughly enjoyed this graphic novel of these series crossing over. The artwork was fantastic with all of the characters easily recognized. Mulder's personality was perfectly captured.
I highly recommend this graphic novel to all fans of The X-Files as well as anyone looking for a good graphic novel. I feel this can be read by itself with no knowledge of either the original show or its spinoff.
The X-Files was my absolute favorite TV show when I was growing up. I never really got into the spinoffs very much but I thoroughly enjoyed this graphic novel of these series crossing over. The artwork was fantastic with all of the characters easily recognized. Mulder's personality was perfectly captured.
I highly recommend this graphic novel to all fans of The X-Files as well as anyone looking for a good graphic novel. I feel this can be read by itself with no knowledge of either the original show or its spinoff.
July 22, 2015
Unfortunately this book, even if is a sequel to a now-dated and quite old TV series, isn't self-contained. It follows on way after the end of the series, and I clearly missed a heck of a lot by stopping watching it early. All I got was mood, Mulder, and a frankly OTT look at millennial cults – with the story shooting itself in the foot by being created, and set, after they were all proved to have been at least a few years out. It's not a bad piece but it really is for a small audience, those that followed the TV saga to the end and can still remember and care for the consequences of such things.
June 18, 2015
I liked this graphic novel!
I have to admit that sometimes it was kinda creepy and confusing, but the drawings are amazing.
I loved the colors and the whole world building, but it's definitely not one of my favorites.
I'm loving this genre lately, after watching Prison Break and loving it with all my heart, so I'm sure I'll keep reading this stuff.
Thank you Netgalley for providing me this graphic novel!
I have to admit that sometimes it was kinda creepy and confusing, but the drawings are amazing.
I loved the colors and the whole world building, but it's definitely not one of my favorites.
I'm loving this genre lately, after watching Prison Break and loving it with all my heart, so I'm sure I'll keep reading this stuff.
Thank you Netgalley for providing me this graphic novel!
November 27, 2015
I liked it, it's good to have Frank back in some form. I thought it would bring some closure, but no, apparently it's just another chapter.
Random thoughts:
Langley's Pixies shirt = awesome referenceé
Lucy Butler is still around! yeah!
Of course Jordan is in the Millennium Group now, that makes sense.
I wish Agent Hollis had at least a small cameo.
Legion walking on the roof at the end with a yellow sky, a reference to the intro sequence?
Random thoughts:
Langley's Pixies shirt = awesome referenceé
Lucy Butler is still around! yeah!
Of course Jordan is in the Millennium Group now, that makes sense.
I wish Agent Hollis had at least a small cameo.
Legion walking on the roof at the end with a yellow sky, a reference to the intro sequence?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 30, 2015
This book was absolutely great; if you're an X-Files fan you'll definitely be into this.
The art really captured the characters and the emotion being conveyed in each scene. I would have made minor change in the cover, but that's just me; other than that this book was great.
Rating 4 out of 5
Read@Book
The art really captured the characters and the emotion being conveyed in each scene. I would have made minor change in the cover, but that's just me; other than that this book was great.
Rating 4 out of 5
Read@Book
August 3, 2015
Agent Mulder of the X-Files gets sucked into Frank Black's mixed up world of computer and end of the world conspirators with a bit of unnatural creatures added for good measure. The case gets resolved after a fashion, but not all ends are neatly tied in a bow. And Agent Mulder is still searching for the "Truth that is out there."
June 15, 2015
Claustrophobic and full of conspiracy, like the real X-Files....How I miss them.....
Claustrofobico e complottistico come i vecchi X-Files, che mi mancano tantissimo....
THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND DIAMOND BOOK DISTRIBUTORS FOR THE PREVIEW!
Claustrofobico e complottistico come i vecchi X-Files, che mi mancano tantissimo....
THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND DIAMOND BOOK DISTRIBUTORS FOR THE PREVIEW!
August 12, 2015
I had a lot of fun with this, but wouldn't recommend it for anyone who hadn't watched the shows.
http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2015/0...
http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2015/0...
October 13, 2015
Fox Mulder guest stars as Frank Black is lured back into dealings with the shadowy Millennium group and the forces of evil.
December 22, 2020
Mediocre at best. Read like fan fiction. Millennium deserves better than this.
Displaying 1 - 27 of 27 reviews