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Blade Runner 2019
Blade Runner 2019, Vol. 3: Home Again, Home Again
Winner of the 2020 SCRIBE AWARD for best Graphic Novel, this critically acclaimed graphic novel, is the official sequel to the cult classic 1982 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott. Co-written by Michael Green, the Academy Award nominated screenwriter of Logan, Blade Runner 2049, and Murder on the Orient Express.
The sins of the father are coming home. Ex-Blade Runner Ash and her charge, Cleo, have returned from the Off-World colonies to the rain-soaked dystopic future of Los Angeles, for a confrontation that will expose shocking secrets and reveal a terrifying conspiracy that could bring down an empire.
The sins of the father are coming home. Ex-Blade Runner Ash and her charge, Cleo, have returned from the Off-World colonies to the rain-soaked dystopic future of Los Angeles, for a confrontation that will expose shocking secrets and reveal a terrifying conspiracy that could bring down an empire.
112 pages, Paperback
Published March 2, 2021
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Michael Green
121 books35 followersMichael Green is an American television and film writer, as well as a comic book scripter. Green grew up in Mamaroneck, New York.
Green has been a contributor for Superman/Batman. He will also co-write a Green Lantern movie with Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim, set for release in 2011. He wrote the six-issue story arc "Lovers and Madmen" for Batman Confidential.
Green was a producer and writer on Everwood and Heroes.
Green is the creator and writer of Kings, an NBC drama based on the biblical story of King David but set in an alternate present. Kings premiered on 15 March 2009 but was cancelled soon after. The remainder of season 1 (thirteen episodes) was shown in the summer of 2009.
Green has been a contributor for Superman/Batman. He will also co-write a Green Lantern movie with Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim, set for release in 2011. He wrote the six-issue story arc "Lovers and Madmen" for Batman Confidential.
Green was a producer and writer on Everwood and Heroes.
Green is the creator and writer of Kings, an NBC drama based on the biblical story of King David but set in an alternate present. Kings premiered on 15 March 2009 but was cancelled soon after. The remainder of season 1 (thirteen episodes) was shown in the summer of 2009.
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March 18, 2021
3.5 stars
February 11, 2021
Ash returned to Earth, to her home, but the place it's not the same after those years, the industries of replicants -Tyrell Corporation- closed after several fights and a revolution where people hunt the last replicants, and the rest of them hide among the population.
However , there are still a price over Ash for murder and kidnapping. So, Ash has to scape and found her older ways and Alexander Selwyn .
I like in this volume the return to Earth and discover that there are no really changes but more despair, and the industries had evolutioned to hide as well, still using the knowlege of Isobel and Cleo.
The ending is really cliche , a down for the volume.
However , there are still a price over Ash for murder and kidnapping. So, Ash has to scape and found her older ways and Alexander Selwyn .
I like in this volume the return to Earth and discover that there are no really changes but more despair, and the industries had evolutioned to hide as well, still using the knowlege of Isobel and Cleo.
The ending is really cliche , a down for the volume.
October 30, 2021
And so on the final part of the Blade Runner series 2019. It seems that even with the failure of the latest film (I enjoyed it although it appears that many did not) there is still no waning of love for the story, with a new film in development (allegedly, an animated series and more books and graphic novels on the way.
So what is the appeal I wonder - I have no idea but I am loving it. So why not a full 5 stars for this book - well I am not sure but it felt a little rushed to be honest. You have a new set of characters, a new world - although for those that know the film - it feels so familiar, you would have thought that the story could have gone anywhere. For those that have read the series so far you know it actually did - so this volume I guess felt a little flat in comparison.
Now you know me and total avoidance of spoilers so I will try and keep to that run but I have to say that I wonder the reason for this rather toning down of the story is in support of further additions to the franchise - after all this is fully authorised after all. I do not know - and yes it is not enough to put me off I am just trying to trigger my cynicism here, so although this was a fun series and hey my heart skips every time I see a spinner - I do wonder if something was kept back for future publications.
So what is the appeal I wonder - I have no idea but I am loving it. So why not a full 5 stars for this book - well I am not sure but it felt a little rushed to be honest. You have a new set of characters, a new world - although for those that know the film - it feels so familiar, you would have thought that the story could have gone anywhere. For those that have read the series so far you know it actually did - so this volume I guess felt a little flat in comparison.
Now you know me and total avoidance of spoilers so I will try and keep to that run but I have to say that I wonder the reason for this rather toning down of the story is in support of further additions to the franchise - after all this is fully authorised after all. I do not know - and yes it is not enough to put me off I am just trying to trigger my cynicism here, so although this was a fun series and hey my heart skips every time I see a spinner - I do wonder if something was kept back for future publications.
February 27, 2021
I was a little disappointed in this volume. The story is good, and I like Ash's characters and development, buy I always have had a problem with a hero who needs saving as much as, or more that who they are supposed to helping.
The issue/chapter of this book is a prequel, going back to Ash's early years and her first Blade Runner case. The the rest of the book continues from the last volume. Ash is back for one reason to keep the promise she made at the end of volume 1. However the world she left behind is no longer the same and Ash is older and has lost a step or two. Does she even have any friends left?
I think this book is finally saying goodbye to Ash's old life and if she survives the start of a new one. I would have probobly given this 5 (or aleast 4) stars if Ash did not need saving every few pages
The issue/chapter of this book is a prequel, going back to Ash's early years and her first Blade Runner case. The the rest of the book continues from the last volume. Ash is back for one reason to keep the promise she made at the end of volume 1. However the world she left behind is no longer the same and Ash is older and has lost a step or two. Does she even have any friends left?
I think this book is finally saying goodbye to Ash's old life and if she survives the start of a new one. I would have probobly given this 5 (or aleast 4) stars if Ash did not need saving every few pages
November 25, 2020
Good volume with some great art! This series overall has been great as a continuation of the Blade Runner Universe! I look forward to the new 2029 series!
March 13, 2021
The third entry in the Blade Runner 2019 graphic novel series keeps the same excellent writing & illustrating team as the previous two stories.
This time around former Blade Runner Aahna 'Ash' Ashina heads to Los Angeles & we get a good look at the now collapsed locations of the Tyrell Corporation. There's a perfect balance between creating a new story while refering back to the original Blade Runner, but not relying on the classsic tale too much.
I thouhgt this might be the end of the line, but I am now looking forward to the July release of Blade Runner 2029.
This time around former Blade Runner Aahna 'Ash' Ashina heads to Los Angeles & we get a good look at the now collapsed locations of the Tyrell Corporation. There's a perfect balance between creating a new story while refering back to the original Blade Runner, but not relying on the classsic tale too much.
I thouhgt this might be the end of the line, but I am now looking forward to the July release of Blade Runner 2029.
November 29, 2022
Може би леко претупан (и предсказуем) финал, но пък имаме една завършена комикс-серия, което си е истинско постижение за родния (все още) несигурен книжен пазар.
June 14, 2021
A somewhat predictable conclusion to this apparently first arc: Runner tracks target, switches sides, gets tracked in return, comes back with a vengeance.
So ok, you and I have read/seen this like 2543 times. Or 2544.
And so what. After a while it's not the plot that matters. It’s the way it’s done. The characters, the settings, the pacing, the little details.
And here we are. One interesting- if certainly not original- lead character, a very cool cyberpunk environment-with hints of events you want to know more about-, a noirish theme brilliantly paced and good art to boot (though poorly inked, said in my previous reviews already). What else can I say? When it’s well done, it’s well done. Period.
So don’t expect The-plot-that’ll-blow-your-head-off. But if you like hard-ass characters, noir, cyberpunk and Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, you got it all there. Neatly packed in twelve dense and never boring issues for you to enjoy.
So ok, you and I have read/seen this like 2543 times. Or 2544.
And so what. After a while it's not the plot that matters. It’s the way it’s done. The characters, the settings, the pacing, the little details.
And here we are. One interesting- if certainly not original- lead character, a very cool cyberpunk environment-with hints of events you want to know more about-, a noirish theme brilliantly paced and good art to boot (though poorly inked, said in my previous reviews already). What else can I say? When it’s well done, it’s well done. Period.
So don’t expect The-plot-that’ll-blow-your-head-off. But if you like hard-ass characters, noir, cyberpunk and Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, you got it all there. Neatly packed in twelve dense and never boring issues for you to enjoy.
March 4, 2021
This has been a solid series. I'm looking forward to the follow-up, Blade Runner 2029. This final volume was better than Volume 2, not quite as thrilling as Volume 1, but a fitting conclusion that ties up loose threads and sticks the landing nicely.
August 4, 2023
Not a bad story, just continuing story but with a couple weird plot jumps. Which are kind of jarring really in suddenly years later way. The conclusion feels rushed and then we have a "See you next time!" in Blade Runner 2029 ending. Don't get me wrong there is lots of nice storytelling here but not better than 3 stars.
November 14, 2022
Светът на Блейд Рънър винаги ми е бил изключително иинтересен. Тази поредица е добро допълнение към вселената.
Том 3 е много приличен "край" на една много прилична история.
Том 3 е много приличен "край" на една много прилична история.
April 27, 2021
A worthy trilogy! I admit that I liked the fact that Blade Runner is a woman!
April 9, 2023
4 stars was not enough, had to give it 5. What a fantastic tribute to the original Blade Runner movie. My digital library has all 3 volumes of Blade Runner 2929. So I am set for a while.
March 12, 2022
There's some cool lore in this one, but the plot for the most part is patchy and inconsistent.
All in all a fine-ish supplement to the Blade Runner universe, but only for those with very specific interest.
All in all a fine-ish supplement to the Blade Runner universe, but only for those with very specific interest.
July 19, 2021
The first volume was really great and felt like Blade Runner. The second and third, this volume, feel like one really protracted arc that could have been condensed. And it shifts from the interesting questions and world building from one, into this save and be saved dance that over stays it’s welcome.
The bad guy especially just didn’t feel as intelligent as what you’d expect from the world of Blade Runner either. Especially over this long a period.
The art is still great, the dialogue serviceable, and there are certainly bits of world building that still occur. A pleasure to read, but did not exceed the expectations set from the first volume. That said, I will 100% continue on to the 2029 storyline. Still a good time.
The bad guy especially just didn’t feel as intelligent as what you’d expect from the world of Blade Runner either. Especially over this long a period.
The art is still great, the dialogue serviceable, and there are certainly bits of world building that still occur. A pleasure to read, but did not exceed the expectations set from the first volume. That said, I will 100% continue on to the 2029 storyline. Still a good time.
January 14, 2024
The conclusion to this excellent series falls just a bit short. When Ash returns to LA after some years off-world, I’d expected we’d see more changes to the city and its culture. Though there are big changes (Tyrell headquarters destroyed; Blade Runners hired by corporations), overall the city seemed the same. I also found Ash’s detective work too simplistic. After all the connections she uses to try to locate Selwyn, in the end she merely goes back to his house, and there he is.
Still, this series has been really good, so I can overlook a somewhat rushed conclusion. What I especially liked about this volume is the glimpses of pre-2019 story we get, particularly regarding how Tyrell built up the corporation, and what his true goal really was. Fascinating to build out the mythology of this world further back into the past, truly creating an alternate version of Earth’s history. Also interesting how this series is starting to hint toward 2049 in some of the locations and characters. As always, I admire the writers’ restraint in not bringing in bigger cameos from the movies.
Still, this series has been really good, so I can overlook a somewhat rushed conclusion. What I especially liked about this volume is the glimpses of pre-2019 story we get, particularly regarding how Tyrell built up the corporation, and what his true goal really was. Fascinating to build out the mythology of this world further back into the past, truly creating an alternate version of Earth’s history. Also interesting how this series is starting to hint toward 2049 in some of the locations and characters. As always, I admire the writers’ restraint in not bringing in bigger cameos from the movies.
December 25, 2021
HOME AGAIN, HOME AGAIN is about Ash and Cleo's return to Earth where they attempt to deal with the looming specter of the billionaire out for their blood. Earth has changed dramatically. The Replicants launched an attack to destroy the Tyrell Corporation's records, preventing Blade Runners from being able to identify them among the populace. This means that the public is a lot more hostile to them than they used to be.
We meet the Replicant underground and have a surprising romance for Ash. I like her character development and how she's gradually come to hate her past as a robot hunter. It has a solid ending to the Cleo/Selwyn plotline, which works well. I liked it more for the worldbuilding than the plot but the characterization was spot on.
The art, as before, is fantastic and I really can't wait to get into 2029.
We meet the Replicant underground and have a surprising romance for Ash. I like her character development and how she's gradually come to hate her past as a robot hunter. It has a solid ending to the Cleo/Selwyn plotline, which works well. I liked it more for the worldbuilding than the plot but the characterization was spot on.
The art, as before, is fantastic and I really can't wait to get into 2029.
November 8, 2022
Чакането приключи! Финалният трети том от комиксовата поредица “Блейд Рънър 2019” на „Titan Comics“ се сдоби и с българско издание, благодарение на “Artline Studios”. Серията в 12 броя обхваща периода от 2019 до 2026 г. и проследява подвизите на Аана Ашина – „Блейд Рънър“ (или ловец на хуманоиди), която, в опита си да спаси малко момиче от това да стане опитно зайче, загърбва познатия си живот и се превръща в беглец. След престой на космическите колонии, Аш се завръща във вечно пропития от дъжд Лос Анджелис, за да си разчисти сметките веднъж завинаги. Прочетете ревюто на "Книжни Криле": https://knijnikrile.wordpress.com/202...
September 3, 2023
I absolutely loved this! I know there’s no such thing as a perfect (comic) book, but this comes pretty close. The story was terrific and fitted right in with the established Blade Runner lore. The art also really represented the (awesome) world of the movies and I seriously loved the character of Ashina. I was very glad to read the fact that her story continues on in the next instalment Blader Runner 2029. (Which of course is next on my list). Fan of the movies? Than definitely check this out. It’s almost as good as the two movies, in fact it comes pretty darn close to that :)
May 3, 2025
A képregény vizualitása szuper, imádtam végig a három, összefüggő részen át. A történet íve azonban egyre laposodott.
Na meg az én ízlésemnek elfért volna több gondolatébresztés és kevesebb durrogtatás illetve véres fröccsenés.
Na meg az én ízlésemnek elfért volna több gondolatébresztés és kevesebb durrogtatás illetve véres fröccsenés.
September 7, 2021
A perfectly fine conclusion to the 2019 story arc as all things return to the place where they began.
December 25, 2023
Ash est tellement plus intéressante que Rick holy shit
May 30, 2023
4.5/5 euh bravo les lesbiennes ??
December 8, 2023
All major loose ends were, well, ended, and as always, the art is incredible. I was particularly happy with how the protagonist's story wrapped up.
January 25, 2023
Over 3 volumes Blade Runner 2019 has delivered a solid and satisfying story that not only introduced a great new character in Aahna Ashina but also expanded the world of Blade Runner. This third volume wrapped up the story well with consistent art and a lot of action sprinkled with a decent amount of heart.
4/5
4/5
May 17, 2022
Blade Runner 2019 was a near perfect series honestly.
Stunning aesthetics combined with with some intriguing storytelling and nostalgia - Dystopian rainy Los Angeles never looked any better! Instantly connected with our protagonist Ash and it just felt so good to get sucked back into the world of Blade Runner. A total must-read for all Blade Runner fans or cyberpunk fans in general!
Stunning aesthetics combined with with some intriguing storytelling and nostalgia - Dystopian rainy Los Angeles never looked any better! Instantly connected with our protagonist Ash and it just felt so good to get sucked back into the world of Blade Runner. A total must-read for all Blade Runner fans or cyberpunk fans in general!
January 31, 2021
I liked it!
The ending and pretty much the 3rd volume was much better than the previous one, dare I say better than the 1st volume too. Much more interesting and more original than the "protect the kid" arc.
Ash pretty much reminds me of Max Payne in a way, dealing with her own personal problems while protecting someone and trying to get revenge on people that wronged her and hers.
Solid story that wasn't anything that will change your life or something, but still nice and interesting for the universe that's takes place.
Artwork is where it's at for this one, the artwork is amazing and the coloring too! The Blade Runner world drawn by Andres Guinaldo is pretty much exactly like the world you see in the movie, and even more expanded and even better than the movie because you see much more of it and different aspects of it. It's just great!
Are you a fan of the Blade Runner films/books? Than this you shouldn't miss!
The ending and pretty much the 3rd volume was much better than the previous one, dare I say better than the 1st volume too. Much more interesting and more original than the "protect the kid" arc.
Ash pretty much reminds me of Max Payne in a way, dealing with her own personal problems while protecting someone and trying to get revenge on people that wronged her and hers.
Solid story that wasn't anything that will change your life or something, but still nice and interesting for the universe that's takes place.
Artwork is where it's at for this one, the artwork is amazing and the coloring too! The Blade Runner world drawn by Andres Guinaldo is pretty much exactly like the world you see in the movie, and even more expanded and even better than the movie because you see much more of it and different aspects of it. It's just great!
Are you a fan of the Blade Runner films/books? Than this you shouldn't miss!
July 2, 2021
Blade Runner 2019 is a unique blend of hardboiled noir and grungy sci-fi. It possesses elements of the original Blade Runner film and builds on some of the mystery that was introduced in the sequel film 2049 such as the blackout and the replicant resistance. Yet, at the same time, the comic is able to be its own thing separately. No knowledge of Blade Runner or BR:2049 needed to enjoy this story.
The first issue/chapter of this book is a prequel, going back to Ash's early years and her first Blade Runner case. It was a bit confusing. The rest of the book continues from the last volume. Ash is back in LA for one reason: to keep the promise she made at the end of volume 1. Ash is back for a confrontation with Cleo's father - the agribusiness tycoon Alexander Selwyn who had sold his daughter to Eldon Tyrell for genetic experiments.
Overall, the ending did not feel as climactic as it should have. Perhaps if Selwyn had found his daughter off-world somehow and kidnapped her...the stand-off with him and Ash would have been more powerful.
Still, I'd love to see Vol.1 to Vol.3 adapted into a film. The world-building is great and Ash is an awesome character. I just feel like the stakes slowly dissolve as the story evolves. It's Ash and Cleo's bond that is moving & thought-provoking.
The first issue/chapter of this book is a prequel, going back to Ash's early years and her first Blade Runner case. It was a bit confusing. The rest of the book continues from the last volume. Ash is back in LA for one reason: to keep the promise she made at the end of volume 1. Ash is back for a confrontation with Cleo's father - the agribusiness tycoon Alexander Selwyn who had sold his daughter to Eldon Tyrell for genetic experiments.
Overall, the ending did not feel as climactic as it should have. Perhaps if Selwyn had found his daughter off-world somehow and kidnapped her...the stand-off with him and Ash would have been more powerful.
Still, I'd love to see Vol.1 to Vol.3 adapted into a film. The world-building is great and Ash is an awesome character. I just feel like the stakes slowly dissolve as the story evolves. It's Ash and Cleo's bond that is moving & thought-provoking.
July 14, 2023
The third and final volume of Blade Runner 2019 isn't the best one, but there's still a lot to like here! Lore-wise, we get an overview of the Blackout of 2022, the event which basically ended the Replicant industry on Earth and marginalized the survivors even further. Of course, the A plot sees Ash putting this Alexander Selwyn business to rest at last.
There wasn't a lot of ground left to cover in the story, so this volume adds a whole bunch of extra stuff that'll probably come into play in BR 2029 and 2039, but this leads to the opposite problem of the book being overstuffed. Lots of twists in this book that came out of nowhere, as it juggles the problems of resolving everything in this story while setting up what's next. All things considered, this volume was pretty inconsequential, and if they added an issue or two more to volume 2, they could've ended the story there.
But the stuff that was good about the other volumes is still here. Ash is still a great character, and this is still a really compelling journey through the Blade Runner universe. Despite the fall off in this volume, I think Blade Runner 2019 is still worth reading, and Titan's other BR-verse comics are on my radar now.
There wasn't a lot of ground left to cover in the story, so this volume adds a whole bunch of extra stuff that'll probably come into play in BR 2029 and 2039, but this leads to the opposite problem of the book being overstuffed. Lots of twists in this book that came out of nowhere, as it juggles the problems of resolving everything in this story while setting up what's next. All things considered, this volume was pretty inconsequential, and if they added an issue or two more to volume 2, they could've ended the story there.
But the stuff that was good about the other volumes is still here. Ash is still a great character, and this is still a really compelling journey through the Blade Runner universe. Despite the fall off in this volume, I think Blade Runner 2019 is still worth reading, and Titan's other BR-verse comics are on my radar now.
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