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Trees (Single Issues) #15
Trees: Three Fates #1
“A uniquely exciting read.” —IGN The acclaimed series from WARREN ELLIS and JASON HOWARD—which is currently being adapted for television—returns with a brand-new story of murder and ghosts! In the remote Russian village of Toska, there’s a dead body by the leg of the Tree that landed eleven years ago. Police sergeant Klara Voranova, still haunted by that day, has no idea how this murder will change everything—nor what awaits her in the Tree’s shadow.
23 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2019
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About the author
Warren Ellis
1,971 books5,765 followersWarren Ellis is the award-winning writer of graphic novels like TRANSMETROPOLITAN, FELL, MINISTRY OF SPACE and PLANETARY, and the author of the NYT-bestselling GUN MACHINE and the “underground classic” novel CROOKED LITTLE VEIN, as well as the digital short-story single DEAD PIG COLLECTOR. His newest book is the novella NORMAL, from FSG Originals, listed as one of Amazon’s Best 100 Books Of 2016.
The movie RED is based on his graphic novel of the same name, its sequel having been released in summer 2013. IRON MAN 3 is based on his Marvel Comics graphic novel IRON MAN: EXTREMIS. He is currently developing his graphic novel sequence with Jason Howard, TREES, for television, in concert with HardySonBaker and NBCU, and continues to work as a screenwriter and producer in film and television, represented by Angela Cheng Caplan and Cheng Caplan Company. He is the creator, writer and co-producer of the Netflix series CASTLEVANIA, recently renewed for its third season, and of the recently-announced Netflix series HEAVEN’S FOREST.
He’s written extensively for VICE, WIRED UK and Reuters on technological and cultural matters, and given keynote speeches and lectures at events like dConstruct, ThingsCon, Improving Reality, SxSW, How The Light Gets In, Haunted Machines and Cognitive Cities.
Warren Ellis has recently developed and curated the revival of the Wildstorm creative library for DC Entertainment with the series THE WILD STORM, and is currently working on the serialising of new graphic novel works TREES: THREE FATES and INJECTION at Image Comics, and the serialised graphic novel THE BATMAN’S GRAVE for DC Comics, while working as a Consulting Producer on another television series.
A documentary about his work, CAPTURED GHOSTS, was released in 2012.
Recognitions include the NUIG Literary and Debating Society’s President’s Medal for service to freedom of speech, the EAGLE AWARDS Roll Of Honour for lifetime achievement in the field of comics & graphic novels, the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire 2010, the Sidewise Award for Alternate History and the International Horror Guild Award for illustrated narrative. He is a Patron of Humanists UK. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Essex.
Warren Ellis lives outside London, on the south-east coast of England, in case he needs to make a quick getaway.
The movie RED is based on his graphic novel of the same name, its sequel having been released in summer 2013. IRON MAN 3 is based on his Marvel Comics graphic novel IRON MAN: EXTREMIS. He is currently developing his graphic novel sequence with Jason Howard, TREES, for television, in concert with HardySonBaker and NBCU, and continues to work as a screenwriter and producer in film and television, represented by Angela Cheng Caplan and Cheng Caplan Company. He is the creator, writer and co-producer of the Netflix series CASTLEVANIA, recently renewed for its third season, and of the recently-announced Netflix series HEAVEN’S FOREST.
He’s written extensively for VICE, WIRED UK and Reuters on technological and cultural matters, and given keynote speeches and lectures at events like dConstruct, ThingsCon, Improving Reality, SxSW, How The Light Gets In, Haunted Machines and Cognitive Cities.
Warren Ellis has recently developed and curated the revival of the Wildstorm creative library for DC Entertainment with the series THE WILD STORM, and is currently working on the serialising of new graphic novel works TREES: THREE FATES and INJECTION at Image Comics, and the serialised graphic novel THE BATMAN’S GRAVE for DC Comics, while working as a Consulting Producer on another television series.
A documentary about his work, CAPTURED GHOSTS, was released in 2012.
Recognitions include the NUIG Literary and Debating Society’s President’s Medal for service to freedom of speech, the EAGLE AWARDS Roll Of Honour for lifetime achievement in the field of comics & graphic novels, the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire 2010, the Sidewise Award for Alternate History and the International Horror Guild Award for illustrated narrative. He is a Patron of Humanists UK. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Essex.
Warren Ellis lives outside London, on the south-east coast of England, in case he needs to make a quick getaway.
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September 19, 2019
For awhile there, comic fans thought we might have lost Warren Ellis. His novels seem to be doing well, and his comic work was intermittent and often, obscure.
The 2014-2016 series was proof that he was back. That led into his Wildstorm series for DC, which was dang good (even if we were left scratching our heads about the point of it all). Trees wasn't perfect, but it was a solid start that was more original than 95% of the stuff on the market, and I don't think anyone was disappointed with it.
However, I do know, it felt anticlimactic, so Ellis going back to revisit the idea seems like the right thing to do.
Previous Trees knowledge doesn't seem essential for this book, but it wouldn't hurt. It does feel like a separate story (though Ellis claims it's a continuation.)
Art by Jason Howard is fantastic. It's that cliche again- it doesn't feel like you're reading a traditional comic.
Since it likely was planned as a story arc and not an actual five issue series, this issue isn't really that flashy.
It opens with a scene that is strong enough. The closing leaves us with a cliffhanger. The pages in between do their part. It is tough, because artistically, it makes sense to do big scenes and hand it over to Howard. The problem is if you do too much of that, then you don't feel like you get enough value for your money (as an aside, for $3.99 with no ads, it's priced right).
It doesn't though - good deal of dialogue and action. It should satisfy readers of Trees
The 2014-2016 series was proof that he was back. That led into his Wildstorm series for DC, which was dang good (even if we were left scratching our heads about the point of it all). Trees wasn't perfect, but it was a solid start that was more original than 95% of the stuff on the market, and I don't think anyone was disappointed with it.
However, I do know, it felt anticlimactic, so Ellis going back to revisit the idea seems like the right thing to do.
Previous Trees knowledge doesn't seem essential for this book, but it wouldn't hurt. It does feel like a separate story (though Ellis claims it's a continuation.)
Art by Jason Howard is fantastic. It's that cliche again- it doesn't feel like you're reading a traditional comic.
Since it likely was planned as a story arc and not an actual five issue series, this issue isn't really that flashy.
It opens with a scene that is strong enough. The closing leaves us with a cliffhanger. The pages in between do their part. It is tough, because artistically, it makes sense to do big scenes and hand it over to Howard. The problem is if you do too much of that, then you don't feel like you get enough value for your money (as an aside, for $3.99 with no ads, it's priced right).
It doesn't though - good deal of dialogue and action. It should satisfy readers of Trees
September 24, 2019
Although this is a slow start, by the end some nice plot points are laid that make you definitely want to read the next issue.
June 14, 2024
Ya me había olvidado totalmente de la historia de los extraños y gargantuescos obeliscos y cómo la humanidad trata de volver a la normalidad. Directamente me puse a leer esto pensando que era algo nuevo. Aunque sí que parece que este "Tres Destinos" se presenta de entrada como algo aparentemente concreto en este universo pudiendo ser una toma de entrada. Un detectivesco de manual pero de género fantástico.
October 7, 2019
Good Start
This is the first of a five issue miniseries that tacks on to the end of the original "Trees" series. That's why it sometimes shows up as #1 of 5 and sometimes as #15 of 19. It doesn't feel as though you need to be familiar with the original series in order to start with this.
The opening here is solid and leads to a bunch of cliff-hangery plot developments that promise lots more devious stuff is coming up. It left me happy to be on board.
That's especially true because of the artwork. Initially it feels old fashioned and old school, with a sketchy and poorly colored Sunday papers feel. But that works with the story and the grey/grim/chilly setting and it starts to grow on you, such that by the end it doesn't seem like there was any other way to draw the story.
So, an very enticing opener. (Please note that I had a chance to read a free ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
This is the first of a five issue miniseries that tacks on to the end of the original "Trees" series. That's why it sometimes shows up as #1 of 5 and sometimes as #15 of 19. It doesn't feel as though you need to be familiar with the original series in order to start with this.
The opening here is solid and leads to a bunch of cliff-hangery plot developments that promise lots more devious stuff is coming up. It left me happy to be on board.
That's especially true because of the artwork. Initially it feels old fashioned and old school, with a sketchy and poorly colored Sunday papers feel. But that works with the story and the grey/grim/chilly setting and it starts to grow on you, such that by the end it doesn't seem like there was any other way to draw the story.
So, an very enticing opener. (Please note that I had a chance to read a free ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
November 30, 2019
I know this hasn't got the best reviews, but I liked it. I thought the first two story arcs of Trees was some the best stuff Warren Ellis I've read, they were fantastic. To be honest I haven't seen anything that makes me think that this new arc won't be at least close to that level. Looking forward to #2!
January 23, 2020
Warren Ellis comic series set in small town Russia
This is different. Klara is the local police chief in Toska, a small Russian town, where a huge alien tree has appeared. She has to deal with the local “mob”, resulting in a good deal of death. It’s a clever and original setting and it’s nicely illustrated. Thoroughly enjoyable and worth a look. Well done.
October 19, 2019
Comic corto e introductorio. La acción y el suspenso comienzan en las últimas páginas.
Nina y Mik son unos personajes que al parecer van a causar conflicto, definitivamente voy por el siguiente número en espera de que se desarrolle más la historia.
Nina y Mik son unos personajes que al parecer van a causar conflicto, definitivamente voy por el siguiente número en espera de que se desarrolle más la historia.
October 2, 2019
(3.5 stars)
October 11, 2019
I love Warren Ellis and wanted to love this book. The mystery is being set well enough. Just didn't grab me. Not going on my pull.
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