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Cryptocracy #1
Cryptocracy #1
For time beyond memory, the Nine Families watched from the shadows, believing themselves shepherds and manipulating whole societies as they saw fit. Nothing happened that they didnt observe or control. Outsiders knew naught of the Families, much less threatened them. Until now. A blend of The X-Files and Marvels A.I.M.! Featuring art by Pete Woods (Deadpool, Catwoman, Superman, Action Comics).
28 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 29, 2016
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About the author
Van Jensen
173 books94 followersVan Jensen is the acclaimed author of the award-winning GODFALL trilogy (Grand Central). The sci-fi/thriller genre mashup series is in development for TV with Academy Award winner Ron Howard attached to direct and Jensen serving as executive producer.
Jensen was born and raised in the farm country of Western Nebraska where he wrote and drew stories as soon as he could hold a pencil. He became a newspaper crime reporter, then a magazine editor, and eventually an author of comic books and graphic novels. He has written some of the world’s biggest characters, including James Bond, Godzilla, and The Flash, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern for DC Comics. His original graphic novels include ARCA (IDW), Two Dead (Simon & Schuster/Gallery 13), Two Dead (Dark Horse), and Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer (Top Shelf/IDW).
He also writes and produces for film and TV.
Jensen was born and raised in the farm country of Western Nebraska where he wrote and drew stories as soon as he could hold a pencil. He became a newspaper crime reporter, then a magazine editor, and eventually an author of comic books and graphic novels. He has written some of the world’s biggest characters, including James Bond, Godzilla, and The Flash, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern for DC Comics. His original graphic novels include ARCA (IDW), Two Dead (Simon & Schuster/Gallery 13), Two Dead (Dark Horse), and Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer (Top Shelf/IDW).
He also writes and produces for film and TV.
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July 7, 2016
Finally, this is on GR!
I read this when it came out last Wednesday because there were no Rebirth titles and I didn't want to waste a trip to my LCS, so I picked this up since it's from Dark Horse (who produces Hellboy which I love) and it was a #1.
I wasn't expecting much, but this was really good! I liked the Grey the most, and I hope they show up a lot, but there really wasn't anything bad with this issue. As a person who loves conspiracy theories, especially the ones about secret societies, so I may be biased, but I think this was a great take, and almost parody, on those things.
I would definitely recommend this one!
I read this when it came out last Wednesday because there were no Rebirth titles and I didn't want to waste a trip to my LCS, so I picked this up since it's from Dark Horse (who produces Hellboy which I love) and it was a #1.
I wasn't expecting much, but this was really good! I liked the Grey the most, and I hope they show up a lot, but there really wasn't anything bad with this issue. As a person who loves conspiracy theories, especially the ones about secret societies, so I may be biased, but I think this was a great take, and almost parody, on those things.
I would definitely recommend this one!
July 10, 2016
3.5 stars
This was surprisingly fun and engaging in a story of conspiracy theories meets fantasy and space opera feudalism. The art is solid, though it has the very "shiny" appearance that TV cartoons now have. I'd consider making this one of my "fun" comic pulls, at least for a little while to see where the story goes.
This was surprisingly fun and engaging in a story of conspiracy theories meets fantasy and space opera feudalism. The art is solid, though it has the very "shiny" appearance that TV cartoons now have. I'd consider making this one of my "fun" comic pulls, at least for a little while to see where the story goes.
January 12, 2023
NINE FAMILIES RULE THE WORLD. EACH ADHERES TO A STRICT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE.
FIRST CIRCLE: All 7.125 billion humans on Earth, the vast majority of whom know nothing of the Families' existence.
SECOND CIRCLE: People used in Family tasks but oblivious of those whom they serve. Pawns of the lowest order.
THIRD CIRCLE: Politicians and business leaders. Game pieces, but merely rooks and knights.
THIRD CIRCLE: Politicians and business leaders. Game pieces, but merely rooks and knights.
FOURTH CIRCLE: Advanced agents, aware of the Families and active in high-level missions.
FIFTH CIRCLE: Cryptids. Creatures long thought extinct, most held in the Preserve.
SIXTH CIRCLE: Children within the Families. Taken to secret schools to be trained in the tasks of leadership.
SEVENTH CIRCLE: Family members without leadership potential. Soldiers. Derogatorily called "cogs."
EIGHTH CIRCLE: Seniors. Family members with leadership skills, tasked with the most difficult assignments.
NINTH CIRCLE: Elders and Priests. The oldest Family members, with access to the most deeply hidden secrets.
While I patiently wait for the next issues of Canary (Comixology Originals) #1 and Book of Evil (Comixology Originals) #1, I thought I would turn to a limited series I have had sitting on my Kindle for far too long.
This is not a series for those with a mind towards conspiracies. Hidden families rule everything we do, have advanced alien technology, and plot against each other with no regard for the cost of human life.
However, there is an old prophecy. Dismissed by the newer generations of the families but still held close by the Elders and the Priests, when an attack occurs against one of the families, it seems there is some truth to the tales.
An interesting start but was very busy. I fear the series may be rushed to fit into the issues but we'll see. 3 1/2 stars.
FIRST CIRCLE: All 7.125 billion humans on Earth, the vast majority of whom know nothing of the Families' existence.
SECOND CIRCLE: People used in Family tasks but oblivious of those whom they serve. Pawns of the lowest order.
THIRD CIRCLE: Politicians and business leaders. Game pieces, but merely rooks and knights.
THIRD CIRCLE: Politicians and business leaders. Game pieces, but merely rooks and knights.
FOURTH CIRCLE: Advanced agents, aware of the Families and active in high-level missions.
FIFTH CIRCLE: Cryptids. Creatures long thought extinct, most held in the Preserve.
SIXTH CIRCLE: Children within the Families. Taken to secret schools to be trained in the tasks of leadership.
SEVENTH CIRCLE: Family members without leadership potential. Soldiers. Derogatorily called "cogs."
EIGHTH CIRCLE: Seniors. Family members with leadership skills, tasked with the most difficult assignments.
NINTH CIRCLE: Elders and Priests. The oldest Family members, with access to the most deeply hidden secrets.
While I patiently wait for the next issues of Canary (Comixology Originals) #1 and Book of Evil (Comixology Originals) #1, I thought I would turn to a limited series I have had sitting on my Kindle for far too long.
This is not a series for those with a mind towards conspiracies. Hidden families rule everything we do, have advanced alien technology, and plot against each other with no regard for the cost of human life.
However, there is an old prophecy. Dismissed by the newer generations of the families but still held close by the Elders and the Priests, when an attack occurs against one of the families, it seems there is some truth to the tales.
An interesting start but was very busy. I fear the series may be rushed to fit into the issues but we'll see. 3 1/2 stars.
June 19, 2020
Beginning of a conspiracy theory.
Good color artwork,dark horse freebie. A secret conspiracy of nine families secretly control the world 🌎. They control all humans aliens and fantastic beings. A civil war may be brewing and strange mystic foe arises.
Good color artwork,dark horse freebie. A secret conspiracy of nine families secretly control the world 🌎. They control all humans aliens and fantastic beings. A civil war may be brewing and strange mystic foe arises.
August 21, 2016
Because humans as a whole can't be trusted to do anything right the Cryotocracy formed. A group of 9 families who have the power to influence the world. Science, governments, wars, and a whole host of conspiracy theories all lay at their feet.
In this issue we see one Family take action when a group of scientists try to create something that the Family predicts will end in disaster. From there we see more of how the Family works, how they operate and who they use to do their dirty work.
The concept of people ruling from the shadows may not exactly be a new one but it was still fun to read about.
In this issue we see one Family take action when a group of scientists try to create something that the Family predicts will end in disaster. From there we see more of how the Family works, how they operate and who they use to do their dirty work.
The concept of people ruling from the shadows may not exactly be a new one but it was still fun to read about.
July 11, 2016
Secret societies, conspiracies, cover-ups, Illuminati......what's not to love? This story has deep content that I find fulfilling.
July 15, 2016
Wow! I can't wait to see where this story goes. I think the writer has been read tons of David Wilcock, and David Icke. If you know who they are you will love this.
October 2, 2016
The drawings are okay,the story is kinda boring (story about big families ruling everything,supernatural stuff,bla bla)but is still the beginning,so can't judge much. 6/10
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