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Extremity #1-6
Extremity, Vol. 1: Artist
Thea dreams. Not of a better life, but of revenge on the clan that ruined her family. With ferocious battles between man, machines, and monsters ahead...who knows where her quest for vengeance will take her?
Creator Daniel Warren Johnson (Space Mullet) and colorist Mike Spicer present a bold new vision, where the beauty and imagination of Studio Ghibli meet the intensity of Mad Max, in this all-new Skybound Original.
Collects EXTREMITY #1-6.
Creator Daniel Warren Johnson (Space Mullet) and colorist Mike Spicer present a bold new vision, where the beauty and imagination of Studio Ghibli meet the intensity of Mad Max, in this all-new Skybound Original.
Collects EXTREMITY #1-6.
136 pages, Paperback
First published September 12, 2017
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Daniel Warren Johnson
166 books414 followersDaniel Warren Johnson is a Chicago-based comic book writer, artist, and illustrator. He's worked on titles for most major publishers, including Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Image. His current series with Skybound/Image Comics is EXTREMITY, a sci-fi/fantasy title he is writing and drawing, and continues to update his webcomic Space-Mullet in his spare time.
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January 6, 2018
This one was ok. Story was a little dull, artwork reminded me of Loisel although not as good. Not sure that I’ll read the second volume. These stories of vengeance and self-discovery get repetitive after a while...
June 2, 2019
A heart wrenching bloodfest, high fantasy meets samurai sci-fi, allegorical war story. Two brutal tribes, Roto versus Paznina, blur the line between good and evil. It's incredibly sad, deep, and exciting. And the illustrations are downright impressive.
Jerome, the heartbroken, bloodthirsty father. Thea, the daughter and damaged artist. Rollo, the son and shameful pacifist. Hobbie, the conflicted yet faithful sergeant. Shiloh, the compassionate, murderous robot. They're real, hurt, and relatable. And damn if I didn't care for these characters in one short volume.
July 19, 2022
Imaginative comic in the European scifi-fantasy tradition. A tale of revenge in unfamiliar worlds, quality art and storytelling
March 19, 2024
7.4/10
A story about two tribes that hate eachother. A story about loss and revenge. However this isn't a generic good vs evil situation. It focuses more on specific people, the part they play in this war and their personal growth.
A story about two tribes that hate eachother. A story about loss and revenge. However this isn't a generic good vs evil situation. It focuses more on specific people, the part they play in this war and their personal growth.
September 12, 2017
Mad Max meets Studio Ghilbi is a good fit. Set in a world where people live in floating islands in the sky while scavenging tech. Clans are constantly at war with one another. But how far will one take their vengeance at the cost of everything else?
Received an advance copy from Image and edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Received an advance copy from Image and edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
October 18, 2017
I have to be honest. I didn't enjoy Mad Max (the new one) and so I saw this cover and I kind of thought this be something like it.
Glad I was wrong.
So extremity is about a family who was dominated and destroyed. Invaders came in, shopped off the daughter's hand, killed the leader's wife, and left their home in shambles. So the father rallies his troops and decides to exact revenge. With his people behind him and his family he goes forward. However this story focuses on the events of being so angry, so bent on revenge, people around you pay a huge price.
Good: The story moves at a very very quick pace. However, it works really well. Never boring and always entertaining. The art is well done showing the brutality of people when need be, and large areas really well drawn. The fights are intense, the emotional levels hit, and the parts you worry work all too well.
Bad: The story can be just slightly basic. You've seen this before, and while not always a bad thing, can feel samey. No big twist or turns when the series really could have been.
Honestly, if my worst complaint is I've seen this before that's pretty good. You have very solid art, fun characters, and neck-breaking pacing you can't really go wrong with this fun quick read. I'ma give it a 3.5 but turn it to a 4 because think it's worth that.
Glad I was wrong.
So extremity is about a family who was dominated and destroyed. Invaders came in, shopped off the daughter's hand, killed the leader's wife, and left their home in shambles. So the father rallies his troops and decides to exact revenge. With his people behind him and his family he goes forward. However this story focuses on the events of being so angry, so bent on revenge, people around you pay a huge price.
Good: The story moves at a very very quick pace. However, it works really well. Never boring and always entertaining. The art is well done showing the brutality of people when need be, and large areas really well drawn. The fights are intense, the emotional levels hit, and the parts you worry work all too well.
Bad: The story can be just slightly basic. You've seen this before, and while not always a bad thing, can feel samey. No big twist or turns when the series really could have been.
Honestly, if my worst complaint is I've seen this before that's pretty good. You have very solid art, fun characters, and neck-breaking pacing you can't really go wrong with this fun quick read. I'ma give it a 3.5 but turn it to a 4 because think it's worth that.
December 13, 2017
Mostly picked this up b/c this artist is one of my favs. Daniel Warren Johnson is a ridiculously skilled illustrator. The visual craftsmanship here doesn't disappoint. Story is quite good as well, at least it has promise. Centers on a broken family where some individuals are tugged towards dark engulfing desire for revenge that tips into sadism and uncontrollable destruction while another camp desires a more humanistic approach. The floating worlds aspect is cool too and gives Johnson an excuse for some gratuitously awesome visuals. Will read more of the series for sure. The post-apocalyptic scenario, machines, designs, and settings are really neat as well.
August 20, 2023
In some bizarre world where chunks of land called plains float in the sky, two clans from different plains have fallen into a merciless blood feud, seeking life-for-a-life and hand-for-a-hand, and nose-for-a-nose revenge in a series of sorties and battles. Jerome of the Roto Plains leads his forces against Queen Nim of the Panina Plains, and Jerome's son and daughter -- a pacifist and an artist -- get increasingly emo as they watch dad go full Ahab in his vengeance quest.
It's a simple but effective story told with much, much, much violent gore and exciting action.
It's a simple but effective story told with much, much, much violent gore and exciting action.
March 12, 2018
Wow Wow Wow! Loved this first volume. I mean with a tagline like "the beauty and imagination of Studio Ghibli meet the intensity of Mad Max" you can bet your biscuits I was immediately intrigued!
This book is hyper-violent and definitely not for the timid reader. However, despite all that violence and gore, there is a real heavy hitting storyline under it all. It centers around a fucked up family that has been brutalized by war and are out seeking vengeance for the wrongs committed to them and shedding as much blood as possible to make themselves feel better.
Only...nothing seems to ease their pain.
The world is a crazy cool steampunk/sci-fi-fantasy/samurai feeling setting with fiefdoms and islands that float in the sky. The art is fan-freaking-nominal and with just one volume I found myself completely engaged and sucked into the story caring about the people I was reading about and feeling their pain as they struggle to come to grips with the situations that they have found themselves.
Highly recommend this one! The whole series is only two volumes long (the series is already finished in floppies with volume 2 TPB coming out this May) so its a nice quick read and a great way to pass an hour or so!
This book is hyper-violent and definitely not for the timid reader. However, despite all that violence and gore, there is a real heavy hitting storyline under it all. It centers around a fucked up family that has been brutalized by war and are out seeking vengeance for the wrongs committed to them and shedding as much blood as possible to make themselves feel better.
Only...nothing seems to ease their pain.
The world is a crazy cool steampunk/sci-fi-fantasy/samurai feeling setting with fiefdoms and islands that float in the sky. The art is fan-freaking-nominal and with just one volume I found myself completely engaged and sucked into the story caring about the people I was reading about and feeling their pain as they struggle to come to grips with the situations that they have found themselves.
Highly recommend this one! The whole series is only two volumes long (the series is already finished in floppies with volume 2 TPB coming out this May) so its a nice quick read and a great way to pass an hour or so!
January 9, 2021
Krvavé souboje. Velké příšery. Dobře napsané postavy. Zajímavý svět. Kvalitně napsaný příběh. Může to být lepší? Well, hádám že asi ano, ale mně tohle k plné spokojenosti naprosto stačí. Daniel Warren Johnson patří mezi top tvůrce a každá další jeho věc ke které se dostanu mě o tom přesvědčuje víc a víc.
May 31, 2022
Amazing artwork. DWJ is a genius when it comes to creating a real sense of movement, impact, and action. Plus the colouring by Spicer is gorgeous. The story focuses on two warring tribes in a very novel post-apocalyptic wasteland, and explores themes of grief and revenge. Compelling at times but suffers from a serious overdose of grimdark severity.
July 26, 2021
fantastic fun and then it got pretty emotional. A rare Image book that successfully blends fantasy and action/adventure with an emotional character driven back bone
January 31, 2018
i would literally sell my soul to any devil to have the rest of this story in my hands right now. Extremity was hands down the coolest most heart-shanking thing ive read in a while. way into it.
September 13, 2018
THIS. IS. THE. SHIT.
December 4, 2020
Absolútna úžasnosť po stránke príbehu, world-buildingu, postáv, kresby. Akčné jak hovado, nádherne krvavé ale furt to nestojí len na tom a nie je to len bezduché, suché masakrovanie. Príbeh dvoch znepriatelených klanov a rodiny. Ak druhý book neklesne na kvalite (čo popredu pochybujem), tak to radím medzi moje favorites. 6/5. Ano, šesť.
January 15, 2026
A story of cyclical violence in a futuristic setting with enough sci-fi and fantasy that has become one of the default settings for indie comics (Saga comes to mind). It’s a really cool looking story, the giant battles are amazing to see. The story is just okay, some cool designs but just a dull story.
The power of art, family violence, revenge, so many things to think about with this one. Interested in volume two but this wasn’t a favorite.
The power of art, family violence, revenge, so many things to think about with this one. Interested in volume two but this wasn’t a favorite.
October 3, 2017
Impressive drawings & art!
The story isn`t something new or intricate, it`s ok on some levels, with it`s inherent flaws. It`s a classic revenge one.
In my opinion, some of the more interesting characters hadn`t so much time to be well developed.
In the end, I must admit that there is a lot of potential to the general picture, but we will see if the author goes in developing into something bigger that it`s looking at this moment.
Three and a half stars.
Four, in the end for me.
The story isn`t something new or intricate, it`s ok on some levels, with it`s inherent flaws. It`s a classic revenge one.
In my opinion, some of the more interesting characters hadn`t so much time to be well developed.
In the end, I must admit that there is a lot of potential to the general picture, but we will see if the author goes in developing into something bigger that it`s looking at this moment.
Three and a half stars.
Four, in the end for me.
April 23, 2019
Delirium Dad
I remember seeing this book when it came out in it’s trade at chapters. I thought it looked frickin bad-ass. Now after about 3 years I finally have knocked it out. AND I can finally say that it’s good. That’s about the biggest praise Imma gonna give it. Now this could be just becuz I have just finished reading Preacher, which is one of the best character pieces I have ever read, (and I’m sure most of you know that) but this book unfortunately felt like an attempt at building a huge new world with deep characters. Sometimes it worked sometimes it didn’t. Our main character Thea is someone we have definitely seen before but she worked for what she needed to be. Someone you could sympathize with and root for. She is “The Artist” in her clan and has been ever since she was young. This whole idea of “The Artist” sounds more bad-ass than it actually is but beggars can’t be choosers. I feel like “The Artist” should have a more overarching and important meaning to it. She doesn’t have much of an character arc here but she has gone and continues to go through some very traumatic shit in this story. Her brother is kind of a nothing character, not much meat or layers to his character but that’s fine, and her giant ass warrior clan leader father. He was probably the best character in the book because he in fact does have a character arc. A big one. The last bigger character we see here is Shiloh. A futuristic sentient robot that has insane strength and can wipe out entire armies. I kinda attributed him to be similar to Roger the Homunculus from Hellboy but y’know not quite as awesome. Something I think this book does very well is blur the lines between the good and bad. Because to be completely honest both sides at times seem to be equally cruel to each other. It shows that just because we are given one main perspective to a certain side it doesn’t mean they are perfect. This book is bloody and violent as hell man. A lot more gory than I thought it would be anyhow. The Paznina villain the book mainly focused on I can gladly say is humanized enough to be out of my cardboard villain category. My main problem with this book is just that it fell flat in terms of emotion or attachment to the characters for me. A lot of it felt generic, forced, rushed, and non memorable. There is a scene in a graveyard that was quite nice and probably the best part of the book. But I’d say that’s the highest high the book reaches.
The art even though it’s not for me, is very well done. Especially the colouring. Goddamn it’s a treat to the eyes I can definitely give the book that.
In the end I didn’t love this book by any means but depending on your expectations this book is mild entertainment with serviceable characters. Unfortunately my reading experience fell a little short cuz of the at times contrived and generic story. Letter Grade: (C+)
I remember seeing this book when it came out in it’s trade at chapters. I thought it looked frickin bad-ass. Now after about 3 years I finally have knocked it out. AND I can finally say that it’s good. That’s about the biggest praise Imma gonna give it. Now this could be just becuz I have just finished reading Preacher, which is one of the best character pieces I have ever read, (and I’m sure most of you know that) but this book unfortunately felt like an attempt at building a huge new world with deep characters. Sometimes it worked sometimes it didn’t. Our main character Thea is someone we have definitely seen before but she worked for what she needed to be. Someone you could sympathize with and root for. She is “The Artist” in her clan and has been ever since she was young. This whole idea of “The Artist” sounds more bad-ass than it actually is but beggars can’t be choosers. I feel like “The Artist” should have a more overarching and important meaning to it. She doesn’t have much of an character arc here but she has gone and continues to go through some very traumatic shit in this story. Her brother is kind of a nothing character, not much meat or layers to his character but that’s fine, and her giant ass warrior clan leader father. He was probably the best character in the book because he in fact does have a character arc. A big one. The last bigger character we see here is Shiloh. A futuristic sentient robot that has insane strength and can wipe out entire armies. I kinda attributed him to be similar to Roger the Homunculus from Hellboy but y’know not quite as awesome. Something I think this book does very well is blur the lines between the good and bad. Because to be completely honest both sides at times seem to be equally cruel to each other. It shows that just because we are given one main perspective to a certain side it doesn’t mean they are perfect. This book is bloody and violent as hell man. A lot more gory than I thought it would be anyhow. The Paznina villain the book mainly focused on I can gladly say is humanized enough to be out of my cardboard villain category. My main problem with this book is just that it fell flat in terms of emotion or attachment to the characters for me. A lot of it felt generic, forced, rushed, and non memorable. There is a scene in a graveyard that was quite nice and probably the best part of the book. But I’d say that’s the highest high the book reaches.
The art even though it’s not for me, is very well done. Especially the colouring. Goddamn it’s a treat to the eyes I can definitely give the book that.
In the end I didn’t love this book by any means but depending on your expectations this book is mild entertainment with serviceable characters. Unfortunately my reading experience fell a little short cuz of the at times contrived and generic story. Letter Grade: (C+)
May 20, 2022
In the name of full disclosure: I used to work with Dan's wife, so I kind of know Dan. I went to a party at their house once. (It was nice!) I think they are lovely people. And so, it makes me very happy to be able to say with genuine veracity that I thought this book was awesome.
This book is choc-full of compelling, non-straightforward characters that have already shown more development in Volume One than many comics manage... like, ever. I got a real good feel for the world (it's cool!), and I am excited to imagine the myriad, open-ended possibilities for where things are going next. The art is great! There are some absolutely crazy, Where's Waldo-level battle splashes, which is something I really haven't seen before, and I mean that in the most complimentary sense.
If you want to read a post-apocalyptic, space action-tragedy with strong thematic elements drawn from Westerns, samurai movies, and classic anime, you should read this comic book by this guy I kind-of know.
This book is choc-full of compelling, non-straightforward characters that have already shown more development in Volume One than many comics manage... like, ever. I got a real good feel for the world (it's cool!), and I am excited to imagine the myriad, open-ended possibilities for where things are going next. The art is great! There are some absolutely crazy, Where's Waldo-level battle splashes, which is something I really haven't seen before, and I mean that in the most complimentary sense.
If you want to read a post-apocalyptic, space action-tragedy with strong thematic elements drawn from Westerns, samurai movies, and classic anime, you should read this comic book by this guy I kind-of know.
October 3, 2017
This is a really cool fantasy story with a really neat setting. The artwork is pretty good and suits the story but some panels are a little hard to follow and some of the characters look the same, which it makes also confuses things.
Still, overall worth the read and them some.
Still, overall worth the read and them some.
December 24, 2017
I received a free copy of this book from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review
In a lot of ways this is just your standard family revenge story, but it's still pretty enjoyable. The art is really great and there are some interesting character and setting designs. Also I really like the kids and the robot thing and I'm definitely interested to see what happens to them next and how they will have to deal with their father in the future. Pretty good for a first volume and I definitely plan on checking out the next one.
In a lot of ways this is just your standard family revenge story, but it's still pretty enjoyable. The art is really great and there are some interesting character and setting designs. Also I really like the kids and the robot thing and I'm definitely interested to see what happens to them next and how they will have to deal with their father in the future. Pretty good for a first volume and I definitely plan on checking out the next one.
April 7, 2019
Absolutní laskomina.
January 28, 2026
Oh… my… God
September 26, 2017
I get the feeling Daniel Warren Johnson largely wrote this tale of a clan's extraordinary verve for bloody revenge set amongst floating islands in order to appease the part of his id fullfilled only by drawing beautiful splash pages of ultra-violence. The art is spectacular, but the story, as it is so far, is decidedly singular of note, and I hope Thea and Rollo can thrive away from the brutal machinations of their vengeance-mad father in the coming issues.
Art ★★★★
Story ★★
Book ★★★
Art ★★★★
Story ★★
Book ★★★
December 31, 2022
Extremely bloody and exhilarating, an amazing tale about revenge and legacy. I can’t wait to read the 2nd volume.
December 14, 2025
What I thought was going to be a boring and graphic revenge story ended up showing more substance right before the end of the first volume. Knowing that it is only two, I can't stop here
June 20, 2021
Sangue chiama sangue. Ma è come la racconti che fa la differenza. Capitolo 1 bello.
December 28, 2024
Beautiful world building, visceral story, and art that puts you right in the midst of it.
October 31, 2017
Daniel Warren Johnson - writer & illustrator
I hadn't heard anything about this book, but it looked cool so I requested it through inter-library loan. When it arrived I cracked it open, not sure what to expect, and I was blown away.
The book is set in a fantasy world where an event occurred in the forgotten past that decimated the planet, destroying most technology and "raising" the land into the sky creating hundreds of flying islands. Left below is a vast technological graveyard populated only by enormous, monstrous creatures. The people of this world live in clans, with the richest living in castles on the highest floating islands and the poorest having to make do by scavenging in the dangerous Ancient Dark. The story focuses on the Roto clan, who are on a quest for revenge after the dominant Paznina clan viciously attacked them, destroying their home and maiming the chief's daughter. Now the Roto must scavenge the Ancient Dark, living as fugitives while they prepare to strike back at the Paznina.
The writing is excellent, with character development practically crammed into every panel. Likewise, the art is superb - expressive faces, dynamic action sequences, detailed backgrounds and gorgeous colors make this book a joy to read. I hadn't heard of Daniel Warren Johnson before reading this book, but he is definitely on my radar now. If his other work is of this same quality, I would easily rate him as one of the top 5 comic creators working today.
5/5 Highly Recommended.
I hadn't heard anything about this book, but it looked cool so I requested it through inter-library loan. When it arrived I cracked it open, not sure what to expect, and I was blown away.
The book is set in a fantasy world where an event occurred in the forgotten past that decimated the planet, destroying most technology and "raising" the land into the sky creating hundreds of flying islands. Left below is a vast technological graveyard populated only by enormous, monstrous creatures. The people of this world live in clans, with the richest living in castles on the highest floating islands and the poorest having to make do by scavenging in the dangerous Ancient Dark. The story focuses on the Roto clan, who are on a quest for revenge after the dominant Paznina clan viciously attacked them, destroying their home and maiming the chief's daughter. Now the Roto must scavenge the Ancient Dark, living as fugitives while they prepare to strike back at the Paznina.
The writing is excellent, with character development practically crammed into every panel. Likewise, the art is superb - expressive faces, dynamic action sequences, detailed backgrounds and gorgeous colors make this book a joy to read. I hadn't heard of Daniel Warren Johnson before reading this book, but he is definitely on my radar now. If his other work is of this same quality, I would easily rate him as one of the top 5 comic creators working today.
5/5 Highly Recommended.
November 3, 2017
I honestly don't know where to start with this one. This book is fantastic. The art is gorgeous and the coloring is on a level all it's own. This, paired with an incredible and emotional story, you've got one of the best comic runs of the year.
The story follows warring tribes that live in a world of floating islands (gotta love floating islands!) with mysterious creatures and strange, powerful weapons. I initially thought this was going to be your average revenge story but it has turned into so much more. The character development is really strong and made me feel like I knew the characters on a real level. Even though they make questionable decisions at times, I still find them relatable.
I was amazed by how much world building they were able to accomplish in just the first six issues! There were times I almost felt like I was there and I don't often get that pulled in when reading a comic. Much of this is due to the fantastic art work but some credit should be given to the writing for taking you to several different locations throughout the storyline.
All this being said, just do yourself a favor a pick this up at your local comic shop. You won't be disappointed!
The story follows warring tribes that live in a world of floating islands (gotta love floating islands!) with mysterious creatures and strange, powerful weapons. I initially thought this was going to be your average revenge story but it has turned into so much more. The character development is really strong and made me feel like I knew the characters on a real level. Even though they make questionable decisions at times, I still find them relatable.
I was amazed by how much world building they were able to accomplish in just the first six issues! There were times I almost felt like I was there and I don't often get that pulled in when reading a comic. Much of this is due to the fantastic art work but some credit should be given to the writing for taking you to several different locations throughout the storyline.
All this being said, just do yourself a favor a pick this up at your local comic shop. You won't be disappointed!
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