Terminator: Infinity

The Terminator graphic novels

by Simon Furman, Nigel Raynor (Artist)

Skynet sets out to perserve their (mostly) human-free future as writer Simon (Transformers) Furman and artist Nigel (Battlestar Galactica) Raynor unleash "Trial by Fire," the continuing adventures of the blockbuster Terminator franchise created by James Cameron and William Wisher!

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels

128 pages, Paperback

First published December 8, 2008

About the author

Simon Christopher Francis Furman is a British comic book writer who is best known for his work on Hasbro/Tomy's Transformers franchise, starting with writing Marvel's initial comic book to promote the toyline worldwide, as well as foundations for both Dreamwave Production's and IDW Publishing's takes on the Generation 1 minifranchise.

Reviews

[Michael Kikle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m a big, big Terminator fan. My grandfather and I recently went to another local Comic-Con-type thing, and I picked the first two volumes up of this writer’s run (so far, I’ve only read this first volume). I feel, a lot of the time, that properties that start in one medium are usually exploited for the almighty dollar in others, so I had low hopes for this.

Now that I’ve read it in its entirety, I can say that even though the art wasn’t great or anything, the story itself wasn’t too shabby at all. I actually really enjoyed this, and the callbacks to the first three Terminator flicks. Very nice, enjoyable stuff. All of the story takes place after Judgement Day, so it’s mostly post-apocalyptic (like in Salvation). I personally loved Salvation, but this was fun, too. A nice alternative.

I also thought having a bald T-800 was a really cool idea. They even called him “Uncle Bob” lol. Very cool.

I wonder if any other Terminator comics, outside of this run, are any good? If you happen to know of any, please let me know. The only other one I own, outside of this run, is Terminator Vs. Robocop (which I’m super excited to read, sometime).

[47Time · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story follows John Connor's leaving the bunker that has kept him alive while Judgement Day happened. The war against Skynet has started, but thankfully, Connor is not alone.

Uncle Bob is the terminator sent by future Connor to protect his younger self. As before, a terminator is sent by Skynet as well, the T-Infinity model. Connor must evade the T-I and work with a group of survivors, partly to train them and partly to become the leader of the resistance.

It goes well at first, but soon Bob's secret is revealed and Connor is also suspected of working with the machines. He not only convinces them he is on their side, but gets some more recruits. Unfortunately, during the following mission Bob is disabled. Connor loses the strength to carry on.

The next attack starts without Connor and quickly goes badly for the resistance. Thankfully, Connor rediscovers the will to fight and carries the day.

Skynet decides to go after Tara Connor next. She is the leader of the first group to join Connor's.

[Robert Hultman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good but not great. The story is okay, and well paced, but not anything new or overly exciting. Some art is repetitive (the exact sketches or close to in more than one panel) and sort of amateurish. A 2-star seems harsh, but it feels just short of 3. I probably wouldn’t read it again.

[Jesse A · Rating 3 out of 5]

An ok extension in this world but overall unnecessary.

[Sam Nicholson · Rating 3 out of 5]

6/10

[James madden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this but not the best terminator comic but not too bad. Worth a read

[Robert · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ending on a cliffhanger that is never resolved is always a bad read.

[Dann · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dynamite Entertainment resurrects the Terminator comic with the T3 sequel series Terminator: Infinity. Several years after Judgment Day John Connor emerges from his nuclear bunker at Crystal Peak and begins to lead the Resistance with the aid of a Terminator send back to help him; meanwhile Skynet sends its newest Terminator, the T-Infinity, back in time to eliminate the previous Terminators in hopes of creating a less corrupted timeline in which it’s winning the war against humanity. Unfortunately, the story is a poorly written and violates several key elements of the cinematic universe. Plus, the T-Infinity sort of jumps the shark; taking the series outside of the borders of the established world of the Terminator. Unnecessary and disappointing, Terminator: Infinity is more trouble than it’s worth.

[Alexander K · Rating 1 out of 5]

I love the Terminator franchise. This series of comics does nothing creative with the story. Skip it.