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Trees (Single Issues)
Trees #7
Chenglei's life is changing so quickly, under the shadow of the tree over Shu, that he doesn't know if he can keep up with it. He's worried that he's running headlong into something awful. He has no idea what's really waiting for him in the dark at the end of the line.
24 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 26, 2014
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About the author
Warren Ellis
1,965 books5,767 followersWarren Ellis is the award-winning writer of graphic novels like TRANSMETROPOLITAN, FELL, MINISTRY OF SPACE and PLANETARY, and the author of the NYT-bestselling GUN MACHINE and the “underground classic” novel CROOKED LITTLE VEIN, as well as the digital short-story single DEAD PIG COLLECTOR. His newest book is the novella NORMAL, from FSG Originals, listed as one of Amazon’s Best 100 Books Of 2016.
The movie RED is based on his graphic novel of the same name, its sequel having been released in summer 2013. IRON MAN 3 is based on his Marvel Comics graphic novel IRON MAN: EXTREMIS. He is currently developing his graphic novel sequence with Jason Howard, TREES, for television, in concert with HardySonBaker and NBCU, and continues to work as a screenwriter and producer in film and television, represented by Angela Cheng Caplan and Cheng Caplan Company. He is the creator, writer and co-producer of the Netflix series CASTLEVANIA, recently renewed for its third season, and of the recently-announced Netflix series HEAVEN’S FOREST.
He’s written extensively for VICE, WIRED UK and Reuters on technological and cultural matters, and given keynote speeches and lectures at events like dConstruct, ThingsCon, Improving Reality, SxSW, How The Light Gets In, Haunted Machines and Cognitive Cities.
Warren Ellis has recently developed and curated the revival of the Wildstorm creative library for DC Entertainment with the series THE WILD STORM, and is currently working on the serialising of new graphic novel works TREES: THREE FATES and INJECTION at Image Comics, and the serialised graphic novel THE BATMAN’S GRAVE for DC Comics, while working as a Consulting Producer on another television series.
A documentary about his work, CAPTURED GHOSTS, was released in 2012.
Recognitions include the NUIG Literary and Debating Society’s President’s Medal for service to freedom of speech, the EAGLE AWARDS Roll Of Honour for lifetime achievement in the field of comics & graphic novels, the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire 2010, the Sidewise Award for Alternate History and the International Horror Guild Award for illustrated narrative. He is a Patron of Humanists UK. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Essex.
Warren Ellis lives outside London, on the south-east coast of England, in case he needs to make a quick getaway.
The movie RED is based on his graphic novel of the same name, its sequel having been released in summer 2013. IRON MAN 3 is based on his Marvel Comics graphic novel IRON MAN: EXTREMIS. He is currently developing his graphic novel sequence with Jason Howard, TREES, for television, in concert with HardySonBaker and NBCU, and continues to work as a screenwriter and producer in film and television, represented by Angela Cheng Caplan and Cheng Caplan Company. He is the creator, writer and co-producer of the Netflix series CASTLEVANIA, recently renewed for its third season, and of the recently-announced Netflix series HEAVEN’S FOREST.
He’s written extensively for VICE, WIRED UK and Reuters on technological and cultural matters, and given keynote speeches and lectures at events like dConstruct, ThingsCon, Improving Reality, SxSW, How The Light Gets In, Haunted Machines and Cognitive Cities.
Warren Ellis has recently developed and curated the revival of the Wildstorm creative library for DC Entertainment with the series THE WILD STORM, and is currently working on the serialising of new graphic novel works TREES: THREE FATES and INJECTION at Image Comics, and the serialised graphic novel THE BATMAN’S GRAVE for DC Comics, while working as a Consulting Producer on another television series.
A documentary about his work, CAPTURED GHOSTS, was released in 2012.
Recognitions include the NUIG Literary and Debating Society’s President’s Medal for service to freedom of speech, the EAGLE AWARDS Roll Of Honour for lifetime achievement in the field of comics & graphic novels, the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire 2010, the Sidewise Award for Alternate History and the International Horror Guild Award for illustrated narrative. He is a Patron of Humanists UK. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Essex.
Warren Ellis lives outside London, on the south-east coast of England, in case he needs to make a quick getaway.
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November 26, 2014
A "seedier" episode of trees ... Tito is murdered, the Tree seeds spread.
October 30, 2015
I bought single issues of this series, #4-7, so this review will be on my impression of the 4 comic books.
First of all, I don't have issue #1-3 and haven't read them yet, so I didn't really know what was going on when I started, but from what I gathered, an alien object set up camp a couple of years back across several locations on earth and the story revolves around characters in those locations.
Alright, so when I first read through issue 4, it was painfully slow, and with the comic jumping from one location to another, there was not much time to get to know the characters. Some were well written, some were just glossed over, and it was hard for me to really get into it, as well as issue 5 where it still felt like they were building up the story, as it didn't felt like the story progressed at all. This is reflected in the rating I've given for those issues.
By issue 6, the story did start to pick up pace and there was actually something happening to the characters and also the trees (even though we still don't know what they are and why they're on earth). We did get some explanation on what the alien trees might be planning in issue 7, but again we don't really see the trees do anything yet.
However, that's not a problem at all because the story involving the characters are so interesting and even if the trees might never do anything, the way the different stories are playing out in their world is satisfying. The pacing of the stories is great and the characters now feel real.
I think the problem with this book is that there's too many characters and locations having to share the limited number of pages on a single issue. I might continue to buy the singles as they come out, just because I really enjoy the story as well as the art, but I wouldn't recommend it for anyone thinking of getting into the series. You'd be better off waiting for the trades to come out as it will feel like a more story, and each character has enough time to grow into their roles.
First of all, I don't have issue #1-3 and haven't read them yet, so I didn't really know what was going on when I started, but from what I gathered, an alien object set up camp a couple of years back across several locations on earth and the story revolves around characters in those locations.
Alright, so when I first read through issue 4, it was painfully slow, and with the comic jumping from one location to another, there was not much time to get to know the characters. Some were well written, some were just glossed over, and it was hard for me to really get into it, as well as issue 5 where it still felt like they were building up the story, as it didn't felt like the story progressed at all. This is reflected in the rating I've given for those issues.
By issue 6, the story did start to pick up pace and there was actually something happening to the characters and also the trees (even though we still don't know what they are and why they're on earth). We did get some explanation on what the alien trees might be planning in issue 7, but again we don't really see the trees do anything yet.
However, that's not a problem at all because the story involving the characters are so interesting and even if the trees might never do anything, the way the different stories are playing out in their world is satisfying. The pacing of the stories is great and the characters now feel real.
I think the problem with this book is that there's too many characters and locations having to share the limited number of pages on a single issue. I might continue to buy the singles as they come out, just because I really enjoy the story as well as the art, but I wouldn't recommend it for anyone thinking of getting into the series. You'd be better off waiting for the trades to come out as it will feel like a more story, and each character has enough time to grow into their roles.
December 26, 2014
At least this issue (#7) moved the overall story forward a bit, but reading up to this point has been a journey through a bog littered with patches of dry land and hidden muck holes. Issues #5 and #6 are far too preachy. #7 too, but on a different soapbox. It's a great touch for a character to speak passionately about their views, but when all the characters start having the same view and speak in the same angry voice, it's time to move on. Reading this is like being at church camp or management-enforced training at work.
January 11, 2015
I read all eight of the comics in one sitting. Partly as I have not read a comic for far too long but also because the story is interesting. Now I am excited in which direction this will go. I have to admit that this can go awry in a number of ways. But so far I enjoyed everything by Ellis very much. I have confidence.
December 3, 2014
Full review in a couple of days, but I thought this started beautifully and ended awesomely! So much happened, and I cannot even wait until I can pick up Issue #8.
I need to know what happens next!
I need to know what happens next!
February 5, 2017
This is a big build-up for the next issue. Chenglei accepts his feelings and lets Zhen know about them. The drone flying outside their window, with the background of the Tree make the frame really beautiful.
Eligia takes up her mission, her growing character at ths moment is great.
Eligia takes up her mission, her growing character at ths moment is great.
December 4, 2014
This is another installment or chapter of amazingly consistent, incremental storytelling from a great writer and artist team.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
December 10, 2014
Todas las cosas son números
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