The Old Guard #3

The Old Guard (Single Issues) #1.3

by Greg Rucka, Leandro Fernández (Artist)

PART THREE Booker gets a grenade in the lap. Andy does what she does best. Nile tries to make sense of it all. A lot of shooting, some explosions, and a heartfelt declaration of love.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Graphic Novels Comics, LGBT, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy

29 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 26, 2017

About the author

Greg Rucka, is an American comic book writer and novelist, known for his work on such comics as Action Comics, Batwoman: Detective Comics, and the miniseries Superman: World of New Krypton for DC Comics, and for novels such as his Queen & Country series.

Reviews

[Salo · Rating 4 out of 5]

lets go gays

[David Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun take on immortality!

3 issues into the first 5 issue series. I like the characters and how they are dealing with their extended almost immortal lives! Will watch the Netflix series for sure.

[Aurelie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Damn, the dialogue in this series is so rich and beautiful, I kept going back over and over to rereading some of the scenes and dialogues because they are so beautiful, which I feel you don't often do with comics. Also, wow, can't believe Joe and Nicky invented romance.

[Brittany Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still pretty close of not exact to the Netflix series or the series is close to the graphic novel...but more history and backstory for certain characters is nice.

[itchy · Rating 3 out of 5]

More carnage.

And cold, hard, cynical facts.

[Roxy_cine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Espero que me den respuestas y no solo preguntas!

[Alexx (obscure.pages) · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Guess who just decided to read all current issues of The Old Guard in one sitting? Oh yes, it's me)

Not much plot here in this issue. There are action scenes of course, but not much progress on the plot. Instead, we get to know the characters a little more, especially Booker. We dive in deeper into his past/backstory in this part.

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[Mary Marie Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Immortality comes at a price

Characters are developing nicely and storyline is still keeping you drawn in page after page. Back stories to show how everyone meets helps with story progression and keeps you focused.

[Vikas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little different from the way it was adapted in the movie but I loved that Joe and Nicky's scene line was kept as it is. It was hella romantic. Loved it also like the illustration style of this comic.

I have always loved comics, and I hope that I will always love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics or Diamond Comics or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on the international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I Love comics to bit, may comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.

[Miss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm diving into this series after watching the movie on Netflix & it is rare that an adaptation stays so true to the source material. Sure, there are some differences, but the core is unchanged. I came to the comics looking for more Joe & Nicky & I'm not seeing much yet, but I LOVE that the moment in the van is the same in both the books & movie. The way Joe (Yusuf) responds to that jeering question, "What is he, your boyfriend," was truly beautiful to this incurable romantic.

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good addition

The more I read the more I like this series. If you liked the Netflix movie I think you like these. Hop in and enjoy the ride. It's better than you're expecting.

[BookDragon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I saw the movie which I loved, before I even read the comic. Overall it's a good read and I was interested where the story was different. I do like Greg Rucka's style I just wish the artwork was a bit better.

[Eldrid Lokson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saw the movie which made me want to read the comics. The "he's not my boyfriend" is the best scene ever and it honestly made me cry. Glad to see they did word for word from the comics as it is the most stunning and beautiful monologs ever

[Aron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! Wow, only 3 issues in but it's shaping up to be another great Rucka series. It's early but it might be on par with Lazarus.

[Raine McLeod · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to know more, but that's obviously by design; the art is really good too.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite part of the movie was in this issue and I’m soooooo glad!! Swoon!! Love Joe and Nicky!!

[damla · Rating 5 out of 5]

LET'S GO GAYS LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Calypso · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite so far!

[Raquel · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE DID NOT EXIST UNTIL JOE AND NICKY CREATED IT

[kadijaaa · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE NICKY AND JOE “HE’S NOT MY BOYFRIEND” MONOLOGUE GIVES ME SUCH A SEROTONIN BOOST PLS I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liking the old guard, Will pick up the next one. The movie had been pretty close to the comics so far.

[Tomás · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eba gays

[elio · Rating 5 out of 5]

ugh incurable romantics

[olga · Rating 5 out of 5]

:Why does he get to die and i don't?

[lizgrenat · Rating 5 out of 5]

LA DICHIARAZIONE DI JOE !!! spettacolare in ogni forma ed universo!!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Big ass declarations of gay love are things I live for!
And I actually got a little misty eyed reading this one!

[Amarina Campos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great issue!

These issues always end too soon. Great job by both creators. I'm loving this just as much as Queen and Country and Melt.