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Blade Runner 2029 (Collected Editions)
Blade Runner 2029, Vol. 2: Echoes
The officially sanctioned graphic novel series to the cult 1982 science fiction movie Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott. Written by New York Times Bestselling author Mike Johnson. With Michael Green, the Oscar nominated writer of Blade Runner 2049, Logan, and Murder on the Orient Express as Creative Consultant.
Blade Runner Ash becomes the hunted when the Replicant cult leader Yotun orders his death cult to hunt her down and kill her. Now, to protect those she loves, Ash must take to the rain-soaked streets of Los Angeles and do battle with a fanatical and relentless army of super-human Replicants.
Collects Blade Runner 2029 #5-8.
Blade Runner Ash becomes the hunted when the Replicant cult leader Yotun orders his death cult to hunt her down and kill her. Now, to protect those she loves, Ash must take to the rain-soaked streets of Los Angeles and do battle with a fanatical and relentless army of super-human Replicants.
Collects Blade Runner 2029 #5-8.
116 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2022
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Mike Johnson
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Mike Johnson is a comic book writer.
An almost lifelong Trekkie, he has scripted more Star Trek comic books than anyone else to date.
Mike Johnson is a comic book writer.
An almost lifelong Trekkie, he has scripted more Star Trek comic books than anyone else to date.
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January 6, 2022
Another entertaining graphic novel in the Blade Runner 2029 series that continues the story of Aahna 'Ash' Ashina. The plot is as good as ever & it's great to see original characters & stories from the world of Blade Runner. The artwork is up to the usual high standard, this time with even larger panels to show it off. I'm already looking forward to the next volume, Redemption, which is published in April.
June 11, 2022
This has been my favorite book of the series so far. Shots have green fired and the Replicant revolution is in full swing. Yotun's dream is close to becoming a reality. Where does Freysa stand on this issue? Especially as Yotun has a link to her past as well.
I am interested to know what Yotun's end game is involving Ash is, he once showed her mercy and has helped her again. Could it be recruitment or something more sinister?
I am very interested to see where the story goes from here. This is new world order territory. Lost of action and good artwork. Apart from the issues 5 to 8 the book also contains bonus free comic book mini story/issue. The book finishes with a cover gallery of 3 or 4 to a page thumbnails of covers a to c or sometimes d. Also a sketch book of a few pages of issue 5.
I am interested to know what Yotun's end game is involving Ash is, he once showed her mercy and has helped her again. Could it be recruitment or something more sinister?
I am very interested to see where the story goes from here. This is new world order territory. Lost of action and good artwork. Apart from the issues 5 to 8 the book also contains bonus free comic book mini story/issue. The book finishes with a cover gallery of 3 or 4 to a page thumbnails of covers a to c or sometimes d. Also a sketch book of a few pages of issue 5.
October 21, 2022
The story continues in this second of 3 books in the second trilogy (I believe there will be a third trilogy to complete the sequence but I do not know when or what that will be) which pretty much picks up immediately after the ending of the first book.
This story ups the stakes considerably and without giving anything away re-sets the whole situation but in a manner I feel is sympathetic to the canon already present (there is nothing worse than a new story totally re-writing everything that went before and acting as though this is perfectly normal).
What I would say is the artwork and realisation of Los Angeles in the Blade Runner world of (yes you guessed it) 2029 is fabulous. I fell in love with this world from the first few minutes of the original film and these books just nurture that love from one page to the next. These are stunning graphic novels and I will be honest I cannot fault then - and the storyline is both compelling and I think engaging (I have NO idea where it is going next)
This story ups the stakes considerably and without giving anything away re-sets the whole situation but in a manner I feel is sympathetic to the canon already present (there is nothing worse than a new story totally re-writing everything that went before and acting as though this is perfectly normal).
What I would say is the artwork and realisation of Los Angeles in the Blade Runner world of (yes you guessed it) 2029 is fabulous. I fell in love with this world from the first few minutes of the original film and these books just nurture that love from one page to the next. These are stunning graphic novels and I will be honest I cannot fault then - and the storyline is both compelling and I think engaging (I have NO idea where it is going next)
March 12, 2022
Nice graphics. Easy reading. Recommended.
January 15, 2024
The story is becoming complicated now because it's bringing in much bigger events for the world than previous volumes of this series have done. That's not a bad thing, though in general I think Blade Runner outside of the movies would do better to focus on smaller parts of the world. This volume launches a replicant revolution, led by Yotun (but opposed by Freysa's replicants). My problem with this is that for the revolution to be compelling, its leader has to be fully realized and interesting. And the problem with that is that there's always the specter of Roy Batty, who was extraordinarily compelling. A replicant who successfully infiltrates Earth and leads a revolution needs to be even more fascinating than Roy, and to me, Yotun is not at that level. He enters the story too quickly, we don't get enough backstory for him, and he doesn't convey the same intellectual depth as Roy had. We'll see where it all ends up at the conclusion of the third volume, but I'm not as invested in this plot.
This volume includes the first mention of Joi, so presumably somewhere in all of this, Wallace is beginning to build his empire (if Joi always originated with him, rather than being a project he bought out or took over). I'm interested to see when he is first referenced in this series.
Didn't Freysa take custody of Deckard and Rachel's baby, years before this story takes place? I feel like that's not the same character we're seeing here. If it is the same character, she is playing some things really close to the chest in 2029.
This volume includes the first mention of Joi, so presumably somewhere in all of this, Wallace is beginning to build his empire (if Joi always originated with him, rather than being a project he bought out or took over). I'm interested to see when he is first referenced in this series.
Didn't Freysa take custody of Deckard and Rachel's baby, years before this story takes place? I feel like that's not the same character we're seeing here. If it is the same character, she is playing some things really close to the chest in 2029.
April 19, 2022
Aahna keeps on getting herself in all kinds of the right trouble and I’m here for it.
January 13, 2023
Looks like this will be another solid run. You’d think this kind of attempted revolution would have been mentioned in the historical timeline of things, but maybe they just cover it up after, or something? Still love the art, interesting stakes, still bombastic and not cerebral, but fun, which fits the format. I probably like that first run more so far, but it’s a pleasure to back in the world, rendered like this.
July 12, 2022
Can never have enough Blade Runner content. This story continues to be gripping and the artwork is outstanding. Bring on Vol. 3!
June 10, 2022
A terrific addition to the Blade Runner 2029 series, Echoes just keeps on escalating affairs. Yotun has cracked the seawall and killed the city's ruling elite and now he's moving on his last remaining opponents: the police. He's also captured Ash, though she quickly escapes to attempt to foil Yotun's plans.
It's a thrill ride of a read, basically non-stop action front to back. Andres Guinaldo's art is so good. His art is essentially how I picture the world of Blade Runner now. This series is even better than the Blade Runner 2019 predecessor. I can't wait to see how it all plays out.
It's a thrill ride of a read, basically non-stop action front to back. Andres Guinaldo's art is so good. His art is essentially how I picture the world of Blade Runner now. This series is even better than the Blade Runner 2019 predecessor. I can't wait to see how it all plays out.
January 18, 2022
This series has always moved at a fast clip, and I’m gonna call them out again this volume. Some wildly uneven pacing, sometimes jarring transitions between threads. Still good art. Cool premise, just slow it down.
March 16, 2022
The plotline and story through each of the 4 books to now has already been great but it gets even better in Echoes. Well written, beautifully illustrated and coloured. Really evokes the atmosphere of Blade Runner 2049 while adding so much to the story.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
August 28, 2023
Rating: 3 stars
Honestly made me snort
They also have diaper tanks to heal in like Star Wars. I approve. I think my brain needs to go in a diaper tank some days. No, most days.
" 'How’d you get in here?'
'Violently.' "
Honestly made me snort
They also have diaper tanks to heal in like Star Wars. I approve. I think my brain needs to go in a diaper tank some days. No, most days.
January 27, 2023
With the ‘Replicant revolt’ in full swing we’re now seeing that the holier than thou Replicants might just be as corrupt as the people that made them… this makes what Ash has to do even easier.
Making the battles grey, in terms of whom to route for, has made this story really engaging. Causalities on both sides really helps make Ash’s journey all the more rewarding.
3/5
Making the battles grey, in terms of whom to route for, has made this story really engaging. Causalities on both sides really helps make Ash’s journey all the more rewarding.
3/5
November 1, 2025
Blade Runner 2029, Vol. II is where the series truly finds its stride. Picking up the threads from Reunion, this volume elevates everything — the storytelling, the pacing, and the emotional resonance. Mike Johnson crafts a narrative that’s both thrilling and deeply human, bringing Ash’s journey into sharper focus as she becomes something more than just a rogue ex-Blade Runner. She’s a symbol of resistance, redemption, and the blurred morality that defines this world.
This volume wastes no time pulling the reader into its action. From the first few pages, the pacing feels urgent — tense chases through rain-slick streets, sudden bursts of violence, and quiet, haunting moments in between. It’s far more action-packed than its predecessor, yet it never sacrifices depth for spectacle. The battles here have emotional weight; every confrontation feels earned, every wound (physical or emotional) matters. Johnson’s writing balances the philosophical undertones Blade Runner is known for with gripping, cinematic storytelling that keeps you turning pages.
The artwork reaches a new level in this volume. The cityscapes feel more oppressive and immersive, the characters more expressive and raw. There’s a noticeable increase in grit — the world looks worn and fractured, matching the tone of the story perfectly. The neon still glows, but the darkness feels heavier, more suffocating, which gives this chapter the noir edge that earlier volumes occasionally lacked. Guinaldo’s action sequences are especially strong here, fluid and visceral without losing that sense of grounded realism.
One of the most satisfying aspects of Vol. II is the character development. Ash feels more complete — a mix of compassion, guilt, and resolve. The supporting cast also benefits from richer backstories and more meaningful interactions, giving the story a sense of closure that’s both emotional and believable. While 2029: Reunion set the stage, this volume delivers the payoff.
There are fewer of the rushed or convenient moments that held earlier entries back. Instead, everything flows naturally, with just the right balance of tension and release. The story arcs feel earned, the themes more cohesive, and the ending — while leaving room for more — offers a satisfying sense of direction and consequence.
This volume wastes no time pulling the reader into its action. From the first few pages, the pacing feels urgent — tense chases through rain-slick streets, sudden bursts of violence, and quiet, haunting moments in between. It’s far more action-packed than its predecessor, yet it never sacrifices depth for spectacle. The battles here have emotional weight; every confrontation feels earned, every wound (physical or emotional) matters. Johnson’s writing balances the philosophical undertones Blade Runner is known for with gripping, cinematic storytelling that keeps you turning pages.
The artwork reaches a new level in this volume. The cityscapes feel more oppressive and immersive, the characters more expressive and raw. There’s a noticeable increase in grit — the world looks worn and fractured, matching the tone of the story perfectly. The neon still glows, but the darkness feels heavier, more suffocating, which gives this chapter the noir edge that earlier volumes occasionally lacked. Guinaldo’s action sequences are especially strong here, fluid and visceral without losing that sense of grounded realism.
One of the most satisfying aspects of Vol. II is the character development. Ash feels more complete — a mix of compassion, guilt, and resolve. The supporting cast also benefits from richer backstories and more meaningful interactions, giving the story a sense of closure that’s both emotional and believable. While 2029: Reunion set the stage, this volume delivers the payoff.
There are fewer of the rushed or convenient moments that held earlier entries back. Instead, everything flows naturally, with just the right balance of tension and release. The story arcs feel earned, the themes more cohesive, and the ending — while leaving room for more — offers a satisfying sense of direction and consequence.
April 24, 2025
Blade Runner 2029: Vol. 2 - Echoes is a compelling continuation of the cyber-noir saga that doesn't just expand the universe—it deepens it. This volume delivers a narrative that is both action-packed and introspective, confronting the broken systems that shape its characters and their world.
The story hinges on moments of quiet devastation and haunting revelation. In issue #5, amid a “catastrophe at the seawall,” one character reflects: “They don't even know their world has changed.” It's a chilling commentary on how collapse often arrives unnoticed, reshaping reality before anyone can name it.
But from this darkness, something stirs. In issue #6, we're reminded that “creation begins in darkness.” It’s a quiet, powerful theme throughout the volume—hope emerging not despite the darkness, but because of it.
The ethical rot of the world is on full display in issue #7: “Rules said I shouldn't waste the pharma on a sure KIA. Compassion hurts the bottom line.” The series doesn't shy away from the cost of corporate pragmatism, showing how compassion, in a system built for profit, becomes rebellion.
And yet, there's a whisper of redemption. Issue #8 ends on a note both melancholic and beautiful: “But angels find us. The city still has a few.” Amid the violence and corruption, the possibility of grace remains.
Echoes is worthwhile reading. Not just for fans of the franchise, but for anyone drawn to stories that wrestle with meaning in a world teetering between collapse and renewal.
The story hinges on moments of quiet devastation and haunting revelation. In issue #5, amid a “catastrophe at the seawall,” one character reflects: “They don't even know their world has changed.” It's a chilling commentary on how collapse often arrives unnoticed, reshaping reality before anyone can name it.
But from this darkness, something stirs. In issue #6, we're reminded that “creation begins in darkness.” It’s a quiet, powerful theme throughout the volume—hope emerging not despite the darkness, but because of it.
The ethical rot of the world is on full display in issue #7: “Rules said I shouldn't waste the pharma on a sure KIA. Compassion hurts the bottom line.” The series doesn't shy away from the cost of corporate pragmatism, showing how compassion, in a system built for profit, becomes rebellion.
And yet, there's a whisper of redemption. Issue #8 ends on a note both melancholic and beautiful: “But angels find us. The city still has a few.” Amid the violence and corruption, the possibility of grace remains.
Echoes is worthwhile reading. Not just for fans of the franchise, but for anyone drawn to stories that wrestle with meaning in a world teetering between collapse and renewal.
February 4, 2022
Story continues with Ash trying to prevent Yotun from bringing down the city down to its knees. What starts as a raid on a party of wealthy people of the city soon deteriorates into waves of violence where Yotun and his androids begin a full war against the city, destroying not only law enforcement but also main city infrastructure [and indirectly civilians].
Soon our heroine will find herself fighting to save the people she loves because zealots like Yotun dont ever stop, they are the truth and he holds his people to be future god-like rulers of the world commanding the humans, and who ever stands in their way gets blown away. So when he finds out about Ash's lover he decides to stop Ash in a most brutal way.
Very interesting story but, as is usually the case with chapters in the middle of the storyline, it leaves the reader wanting more and it ends on a cliffhanger for which I hope they deliver the follow up book very, very soon :)
Art as always is good. So far this story-line together with the arc about beginnings of blade-runners is managing to keep recognizable and consistent level of quality of art. Very noir, very dystopian, artists have an eye for shots and angles that make the books very alive and cinematic like.
Recommended.
Soon our heroine will find herself fighting to save the people she loves because zealots like Yotun dont ever stop, they are the truth and he holds his people to be future god-like rulers of the world commanding the humans, and who ever stands in their way gets blown away. So when he finds out about Ash's lover he decides to stop Ash in a most brutal way.
Very interesting story but, as is usually the case with chapters in the middle of the storyline, it leaves the reader wanting more and it ends on a cliffhanger for which I hope they deliver the follow up book very, very soon :)
Art as always is good. So far this story-line together with the arc about beginnings of blade-runners is managing to keep recognizable and consistent level of quality of art. Very noir, very dystopian, artists have an eye for shots and angles that make the books very alive and cinematic like.
Recommended.
February 5, 2025
What is This Book About? A revolution is at hand and the replicant Yotun, self-appointed messiah of the replicants, is leading the charge. At every turn, Yotun seems to be ten steps ahead of Ashina. But he is a benevolent villain, as Yotun wants to convert Ashina to his cause. The question is, what can he possibly offer her?
My Review: Yotun showed his prowess as a masterful antagonist in volume one, but what I like about this second volume is that he really amps up his powerplay. In some ways, it reminds me of Heath Ledger’s Joker from The Dark Knight, a villain always ten steps ahead with a band of followers that worship him like a false-prophet. Yotun’s obsession with Ashina is just as compelling as the Joker/Batman bromance, and the heavy action scenes that come into play are earth-shattering. Echoes gives vibes one might get from Blade Runner 2049, The Dark Knight, AND Dredd. If you’re already an Ashina reader, don’t stop now!
Three words that describe this book: noir, cyberpunk, hardboiled
Give this a try if you like: Blade Runner, Neuromancer, Altered Carbon, Titanium Noir
My Review: Yotun showed his prowess as a masterful antagonist in volume one, but what I like about this second volume is that he really amps up his powerplay. In some ways, it reminds me of Heath Ledger’s Joker from The Dark Knight, a villain always ten steps ahead with a band of followers that worship him like a false-prophet. Yotun’s obsession with Ashina is just as compelling as the Joker/Batman bromance, and the heavy action scenes that come into play are earth-shattering. Echoes gives vibes one might get from Blade Runner 2049, The Dark Knight, AND Dredd. If you’re already an Ashina reader, don’t stop now!
Three words that describe this book: noir, cyberpunk, hardboiled
Give this a try if you like: Blade Runner, Neuromancer, Altered Carbon, Titanium Noir
October 6, 2025
Blade Runner 2029: Echoes thrusts readers back into the neon soaked chaos of Los Angeles, where morality blurs under the relentless downpour. Mike Johnson and Andrés Guinaldo capture the haunted essence of the Blade Runner universe its noir sensibility, its brutal poetry, and its aching search for humanity within the synthetic.
Ash, a weary blade runner burdened by conscience, becomes the hunted in a world that has forgotten what it means to be human. Pursued by Yotun’s fanatical Replicant cult, she faces a war not just for survival, but for her soul. The story pulses with existential tension each panel a rain-streaked reflection on identity, redemption, and rebellion.
Guinaldo’s art drenches every frame in shadow and light, echoing the cinematic grandeur of Ridley Scott’s vision while expanding its mythos. Johnson’s script is taut, introspective, and alive with the ache of a dystopia that feels terrifyingly close.
For fans of cyberpunk storytelling that marries action with emotional gravity, Echoes isn’t just a continuation—it’s a meditation on what remains when memory, morality, and machinery collide.
Ash, a weary blade runner burdened by conscience, becomes the hunted in a world that has forgotten what it means to be human. Pursued by Yotun’s fanatical Replicant cult, she faces a war not just for survival, but for her soul. The story pulses with existential tension each panel a rain-streaked reflection on identity, redemption, and rebellion.
Guinaldo’s art drenches every frame in shadow and light, echoing the cinematic grandeur of Ridley Scott’s vision while expanding its mythos. Johnson’s script is taut, introspective, and alive with the ache of a dystopia that feels terrifyingly close.
For fans of cyberpunk storytelling that marries action with emotional gravity, Echoes isn’t just a continuation—it’s a meditation on what remains when memory, morality, and machinery collide.
July 6, 2025
This picks up right where Volume 1 left off and just keeps getting better. Ash is in deep now - caught between trying to do the right thing and surviving in a world that’s totally stacked against her. Things get more intense, more personal, and way more dangerous.
The art still absolutely nails that gritty, rainy, neon-soaked look. And the story? It’s got more action, more tension, and more emotion. You really start to feel the weight of everything Ash is trying to carry.
It’s not reinventing the genre, but it doesn’t have to - it’s just a really solid, moody sci-fi ride. If you're already into this series or just love Blade Runner vibes, this one delivers.
The art still absolutely nails that gritty, rainy, neon-soaked look. And the story? It’s got more action, more tension, and more emotion. You really start to feel the weight of everything Ash is trying to carry.
It’s not reinventing the genre, but it doesn’t have to - it’s just a really solid, moody sci-fi ride. If you're already into this series or just love Blade Runner vibes, this one delivers.
December 22, 2023
Once again, the middle of the series is the standout. Yotun really took ACAB to heart and I can hardly fault him for it; however, I'm not forgiving his predatory behaviour or other war crimes.
Also, Ash's love interest in the last book (and finale of the prior series) came across as more of a reactionary, convenient relationship for both parties. I was happy to see the level of commitment to each other really shine in this volume.
Be gay, do crimes (but not All crimes)
Also, Ash's love interest in the last book (and finale of the prior series) came across as more of a reactionary, convenient relationship for both parties. I was happy to see the level of commitment to each other really shine in this volume.
Be gay, do crimes (but not All crimes)
June 20, 2022
I love how this series captures the grit and dirtiness of the original Blade Runner film so well! Volume Two sees Ash going after the rogue Nexus 6, Yotun and his guerilla army of fanatical Replicants. Can Ash stop Yotun before he destroys LA and kills the woman she loves?
This is a must read for Blade Runner fans, featuring AMAZING art from Andres Guinaldo and Marco Lesko.
This is a must read for Blade Runner fans, featuring AMAZING art from Andres Guinaldo and Marco Lesko.
April 9, 2023
They just keep getting better and better. Oh such an homage to the original Blade Runner movie. Blade Runner 2019 and 2029 deserves to be made into blockbuster movies! I. Love this series, highly recommended.
February 20, 2025
This second volume of 2029 continues the story of Ash, now battling against a powerful Replicant rebel called Yotun. This is a cool story set on the world of Blade Runner and both the art, the plot and the characters are solid. The world also feels authentic, as if taken directly from the screen.
December 17, 2021
Alas, I jumped out of this series at issue 8 as I felt it wasn’t really taking me anywhere new.
January 26, 2022
Received wrong kindle volume.
Was supposed to be BR Echoes Vol. 2..but Received BR: Origins Vol. 2 (Scrap)…Is this a release date screw-up? Will Amazon make this right?
Was supposed to be BR Echoes Vol. 2..but Received BR: Origins Vol. 2 (Scrap)…Is this a release date screw-up? Will Amazon make this right?
March 8, 2022
Beautiful to look at, but the story seems rushed, with a lot of things occurring over a few panels that should have spanned pages. Disappointing after Vol. 1, but still enjoyable.
June 3, 2022
Intriguing story.
July 20, 2022
Beautiful, the story moves foward like a movie!
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