The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #1

The Old Guard (Single Issues) #2.1

by Greg Rucka, Leandro Fernández (Artist)

Soon to be a major motion picture starring CHARLIZE THERON and KIKI LAYNE! Andromache of Scythia and her band of soldiers are back in this second story chronicling the battles and burdens of their dubious immortality. Nile’s addition to the team has given them new purpose and new direction, but when you’ve got 6,000 years of history at your back, the past is always ready to return—with a vengeance. Written by GREG RUCKA and illustrated by the incomparable LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ, with colors by DANIELA MIWA, lettering by JODI WYNNE, and design by ERIC TRAUTMANN, the highly anticipated return of THE OLD GUARD is finally here! HOLLYWOOD NEWS! 12 Years a Slave star Chiwetel Ejiofor has signed on for the Netflix and Skydance adaptation of THE OLD GUARD, alongside co-star Charlize Theron who also produces. Harry Melling (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), Veronica Ngo (Star The Last Jedi), KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Luca Marinelli have all been previously announced as cast in the upcoming movie.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Graphic Novels Comics, Fantasy, LGBT, Comic Book, Science Fiction

34 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 18, 2019

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

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

OG force multiplied 1

This is the beginning of the new arc in the old guard. Will have to keep reading to find out what happen.

[David Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Greg strikes Gold again!

Going to be a long wait until July, when this second series concludes. I will zip thru issues 2 to 4 very quickly. When does the Netflix series start? Got to research this. Love this series!

[Vikas · Rating 4 out of 5]

An action-packed return of our team of immortals or almost immortals we see somewhat, the history of Andy and it was awesome. Also loved reading the letter by Greg Rucka.

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.

[itchy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strong start.

Greg's gushing at the back end is a tad funny.

[Nanne Louize · Rating 4 out of 5]

i'd like to say that the 4 stars rating is bc of the storyline, or rather the introduction of this next storyline... but it really really isn't. I mean, it's interesting! Not sure how i feel about being thrown into something and as quickly as that being thrown out again, and that's why i can't give it 5, but the art is better, in my humble humble not asked and not profissional in the slightest opinion... But the reason I'm giving it 4 stars is bc of that ending note, because of the whole "i realised i was writing about the necessity of death" bc that's it! I was drawn to this story bc i was always interested about disproving the "great dream" called imortality. I hate it, bc i know we need to die to actually live in the present, and he did it, Greg Rucka put the words i needed in the paper even without actually writing it.
So yeah, imma stop talking now

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

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

What an opening! There are some confusing things though, mainly about the gang and the things they've been up to. But the part about Booker was exciting and it definitely draws curiosity (also because it's in the movie lol)

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[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars and rounding up. The art was ok and the writing a little weak.

I like the concept of the immortal warrior, but it has some drawbacks. This issue was mostly flashbacks and car chases and not much character development. Writing a 6,500 year old character is hard. They should either have seen everything several times over, or be a bit of a drooling burnout. Rucka seems to have gone for the middle ground and I'm not sure it will work.

[damla]

the best part was the author's notes. im so happy for him and im so glad he was involved in the script.

[Ruvini · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first volume. I think I’m going to wait until all of these get compiled into one volume.

[Miss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coming into this after watching the movie then after reading the first series, there isn't much that stands out in this issue. Then there's the Returning Fire segment at the end & Greg Rucka's words there are what get right to the heart of this whole world that he has created & the reason why it's resonating with so many people. That insight into him thinking of & telling this story has elevated it, in my opinion, from something good to something that I just flippin LOVE.

[Vincent Stoessel · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always Rucka keeps it interesting and moving. I may have to read one of his novels.

[Mary Marie Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better and better

This series just keeps upping the game. The illustrations are just fantastic. Nice that more character backstory will be provided.

[Yasmine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very short, and didn’t give me enough of the detail I was looking for - I love the overall concept of the old guard but I need more info!

[Rubal · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Raine McLeod · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now we're getting somewhere. These characters are so rich.

[Aurelie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg, girl heists woohoo! Wait, Noriko is that you? This issue kept me on my toes and ended because I even realized what was going on, what a wild ride!

[elio · Rating 5 out of 5]

yes

[Robert Hultman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting start. I’m not sure if I know what is going on, but there’s enough to want to read issue #2!