The clock has been reset with 24: Legacy, and this limited series explores the past of its new leading character, Eric Carter, who led the elite squad responsible for killing an infamous terrorist leader and, consequently, was forced into hiding. But before he was a national hero and a wanted man, Carter learned the Rules of Engagement on the streets of Iraq and Washington, D.C.
Christopher Farnsworth is the author of FLASHMOB (one of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2017), KILLFILE, THE ETERNAL WORLD, and the PRESIDENT'S VAMPIRE series. A screenwriter and journalist, he lives in Los Angeles.
It is surprisingly wonderful story, especially considering that it's just the prequel for a nine-season show spin-off. I am madly in love with Mignola-esque vibe and simplistic structure of every page. I am impressed with how Christopher Farnsworth coped with such an odd task and was able to create an intriguing and tense story. There are no high stakes and no danger for the world, just two very personal and emotional moments from Eric's life. That's all.
Really good finish to a really good take on the 24 narrative. It's a shame the TV show was such a gutter ball as I would have liked a second volume of this comic. Unlikely now.