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Blade Runner 2029 (Collected Editions)
Blade Runner 2029, Vol. 3: Redemption
The officially sanctioned graphic novel sequel to the cult 1982 science fiction movie Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott. Written by the New York Times Bestselling author Mike Johnson, writer of Star Trek, Supergirl, Transformers and Green Lantern.
It is 2029. Renegade Replicant leader Yuton’s call to arms to all Replicants has seen the city of LA ravaged by urban warfare and terrorist attacks, culminating in the destruction of the iconic headquarters of the LAPD Police Department. Now Ash and her lover, Fresya (leader of the Replicant Underground) are on the run, hounded by Blade Runners and Yuton’s followers. And with time running out for both sides, Ash finds herself on a collision course with Yotun.
It is 2029. Renegade Replicant leader Yuton’s call to arms to all Replicants has seen the city of LA ravaged by urban warfare and terrorist attacks, culminating in the destruction of the iconic headquarters of the LAPD Police Department. Now Ash and her lover, Fresya (leader of the Replicant Underground) are on the run, hounded by Blade Runners and Yuton’s followers. And with time running out for both sides, Ash finds herself on a collision course with Yotun.
112 pages, Paperback
First published May 17, 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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May 24, 2022
The third installment in the Blade Runner 2029 series of graphic novels sees Blade Runner Ash now helping Replicants get to the Replicant Underground group.
The artwork is impressive, but this volume is not as exciting as the previous ones. It's still good, but it feels like it's just a link between the Blade Runner 2029 stories & the concluding series which is yet to be published. Let's hope it all comes to a satisfying ending when Ash returns in Blade Runner 2039.
The artwork is impressive, but this volume is not as exciting as the previous ones. It's still good, but it feels like it's just a link between the Blade Runner 2029 stories & the concluding series which is yet to be published. Let's hope it all comes to a satisfying ending when Ash returns in Blade Runner 2039.
October 23, 2022
And so the second trilogy ends (it appears that there are three trilogies each comprising of 3 books of the collected comic releases - the concluding set will be Blade Runner 2039, at least according to the end of this book).
However I have to say that while trying to avoid the risk of spoilers there are some fundamental changes that occur during the course of this series and not only do they challange a lot of the assumptions set down in the Blade Runner lore but also in what will happen next.
This series obviously has been created by someone who is not only keen to "fit in" with the rest of the material out there but is also a clear fan of it in their own right - the artwork and the atmosphere feel more like storyboards to a movie that panels from a graphic novel.
I will admit from a film that struggled in its initial release to the global phenomenon there is still so much more explore and I for one am keen to see where it goes from here.
However I have to say that while trying to avoid the risk of spoilers there are some fundamental changes that occur during the course of this series and not only do they challange a lot of the assumptions set down in the Blade Runner lore but also in what will happen next.
This series obviously has been created by someone who is not only keen to "fit in" with the rest of the material out there but is also a clear fan of it in their own right - the artwork and the atmosphere feel more like storyboards to a movie that panels from a graphic novel.
I will admit from a film that struggled in its initial release to the global phenomenon there is still so much more explore and I for one am keen to see where it goes from here.
May 30, 2022
Another fantastic volume! Bring on 2039
January 15, 2024
I found the conclusion to the 2029 series disappointing. We get nothing more specific about the new world Yotun envisioned following the revolution. Things in LA seems basically the same, but with increased fear of replicants, and more destruction by Yotun's group. We don't get to see enough of what in society has really changed.
In addition, Yotun and his replicants now suffer some sort of degeneration that is unexplained. Why all of them? It was never clear to me in this series if Yotun's use of replicants' blood to keep him alive was also harming (killing?) the replicants who donated. But why would they all be manifesting the same odd physical symptoms now? And why not also Freysa's group?
The reveal of who Yotun really is fell flat for me. There's no need to do that much with a particular character from the past. To me, having so many "special" characters cheapens Deckard and Rachel, who are supposed to be truly unique.
One of the things these graphic novels have missed about the movies is the creation of very odd, vaguely unsettling characters. There's no one in these stories who can match J. F. Sebastian, or the records clerk from 2049. The replicants in the original film are each distinctive and memorable. The replicants in these books have been, by and large, unmemorable and bland. Some opportunities to really have fun with this world have been missed. I still enjoy the world and these graphic novels, but there's nothing like the movies.
In addition, Yotun and his replicants now suffer some sort of degeneration that is unexplained. Why all of them? It was never clear to me in this series if Yotun's use of replicants' blood to keep him alive was also harming (killing?) the replicants who donated. But why would they all be manifesting the same odd physical symptoms now? And why not also Freysa's group?
The reveal of who Yotun really is fell flat for me. There's no need to do that much with a particular character from the past. To me, having so many "special" characters cheapens Deckard and Rachel, who are supposed to be truly unique.
One of the things these graphic novels have missed about the movies is the creation of very odd, vaguely unsettling characters. There's no one in these stories who can match J. F. Sebastian, or the records clerk from 2049. The replicants in the original film are each distinctive and memorable. The replicants in these books have been, by and large, unmemorable and bland. Some opportunities to really have fun with this world have been missed. I still enjoy the world and these graphic novels, but there's nothing like the movies.
February 12, 2023
Rating: 2 stars
I kind of feel a little cheated by this graphic novel. I was under the impression that the Blade Runner 2029 story was made up of three comics (well, comic collections). But I turn to the last page of what I assumed was book three of three to see some truly unexpected words: TO BE CONCLUDED. Wasn't this supposed to be the conclusion? Other than that, it wasn't as good as the previous two.
I kind of feel a little cheated by this graphic novel. I was under the impression that the Blade Runner 2029 story was made up of three comics (well, comic collections). But I turn to the last page of what I assumed was book three of three to see some truly unexpected words: TO BE CONCLUDED. Wasn't this supposed to be the conclusion? Other than that, it wasn't as good as the previous two.
January 25, 2023
This is way better than I expected. After all, most of the series has been a bit of a fun noir plot that builds up to a confrontation with guns. It’s fun, less predictable than usual, but mostly more of the same.
Where this is really exceptional—aside from the phenomenal cover art—is the twist that, when justified back to the start of this arc, makes everything make more sense and much more intelligent. Basically, it’s a twist handled perfectly.
It still has the excellent artwork too, which helps. I probably liked this arc more than the previous ones, which is saying something, as one was particularly good.
Where this is really exceptional—aside from the phenomenal cover art—is the twist that, when justified back to the start of this arc, makes everything make more sense and much more intelligent. Basically, it’s a twist handled perfectly.
It still has the excellent artwork too, which helps. I probably liked this arc more than the previous ones, which is saying something, as one was particularly good.
March 7, 2022
When you get to the end of a book and are happy there will be more
Titan has done an amazing job with the Blade Runner universe. I hope other people are reading this. It's been great and moody since the beginning!
Titan has done an amazing job with the Blade Runner universe. I hope other people are reading this. It's been great and moody since the beginning!
September 27, 2022
Redemption brings the Yotun storyline to a surprisingly undramatic conclusion. After the Seawall demolition and the assault on police HQ, I kind of expected more from Redemption. I feel like I missed the memo somewhere - or just forget a key element of the previous volume.
Even with some head-scratching, Redemption satisfies. The characters continue to grow, the world continues to build. Andres Guinaldo's art continues to excel. Excited for Blade Runner 2039.
Even with some head-scratching, Redemption satisfies. The characters continue to grow, the world continues to build. Andres Guinaldo's art continues to excel. Excited for Blade Runner 2039.
May 19, 2022
Sometimes nostalgia is good sometimes it is bad. This book in particular I got the same feeling I got at the end of the original movie. You can't finish it there, there is so much more to do and explain.
After the big ending last time I was expecting a lot more from the book. Ash in particular seemed to be led around by the nose everywhere falling for every trap there was. It not maybe she is getting sloppy she is getting sloppy.
This book felt very rushed. Even though it is 4 issues it us a very quick read.The story is said to conclude in Blade Runner 2039 (ten years later), another new begining. Will be interesting to she what happens next. The book finishes with a cover of sketches and the covers to all the volumes from Blade Runner 2019.
After the big ending last time I was expecting a lot more from the book. Ash in particular seemed to be led around by the nose everywhere falling for every trap there was. It not maybe she is getting sloppy she is getting sloppy.
This book felt very rushed. Even though it is 4 issues it us a very quick read.The story is said to conclude in Blade Runner 2039 (ten years later), another new begining. Will be interesting to she what happens next. The book finishes with a cover of sketches and the covers to all the volumes from Blade Runner 2019.
January 30, 2023
Ash’s story wraps up well. The replicant rebellion is dealt with, albeit a bit too briefly and we’re seeing the after affects of said rebellion.
I would’ve liked more stories to do with how society was treating the replicants after the terrorist-lite way they attacked but the story here does the job.
3/5
I would’ve liked more stories to do with how society was treating the replicants after the terrorist-lite way they attacked but the story here does the job.
3/5
February 23, 2025
The final book of the acclaimed and rewarded 2029 graphic novel trilogy. However, this was not the end of the story, which will indeed continue in another series called Blade Runner 2039.
November 2, 2025
Blade Runner 2029, Vol. III: Redemption brings Ash’s arc to a gripping and emotional close, delivering a finale that feels both satisfying and true to the spirit of the Blade Runner universe.
Once again penned by Mike Johnson, this final installment manages to blend action, introspection, and tragedy in equal measure. It’s a story about consequence and what it means to fight for something human in a world built on artificial life and moral compromise. After the high-octane rush of Echoes this volume slows things down just enough to let the weight of Ash’s journey sink in. The pacing is deliberate but never dull, balancing moments of explosive tension with quieter beats of reflection and heartbreak. Johnson’s writing feels confident and mature, knowing exactly who Ash has become and what her choices mean. There’s a bittersweet sense of closure throughout, and while not every question is answered, the emotional arc lands beautifully.
Guinaldo’s art remains a highlight, continuing to evolve with the story’s tone. The visuals here are darker, moodier, and more atmospheric than ever, perfectly mirroring the emotional gravity of the script. His ability to capture both large-scale dystopian chaos and intimate human moments gives the book a cinematic pulse. The action sequences still impress, but it’s the quieter panels, like the expressions, the cityscapes dripping with rain and regret, that truly linger.
If there’s any drawback, it’s that a few threads feel slightly rushed or underexplored, as if the creative team was racing to tie up a world too big to neatly contain. Some secondary characters fade in and out with less resolution than they deserve. Still, these are minor quibbles in what is otherwise a powerful and cohesive conclusion. Redemption doesn’t try to overextend or reinvent the wheel; instead, it deepens what’s already been built. It’s a story of reckoning and redemption that stays true to Blade Runner’s DNA — reflective, haunting, and morally gray. The creative team leaves the world right where it should be: bathed in neon light, heavy with rain, and echoing with questions that never quite fade.
It’s a fitting and emotionally charged conclusion — not flawless, but undeniably worthy of the legacy it continues.
Once again penned by Mike Johnson, this final installment manages to blend action, introspection, and tragedy in equal measure. It’s a story about consequence and what it means to fight for something human in a world built on artificial life and moral compromise. After the high-octane rush of Echoes this volume slows things down just enough to let the weight of Ash’s journey sink in. The pacing is deliberate but never dull, balancing moments of explosive tension with quieter beats of reflection and heartbreak. Johnson’s writing feels confident and mature, knowing exactly who Ash has become and what her choices mean. There’s a bittersweet sense of closure throughout, and while not every question is answered, the emotional arc lands beautifully.
Guinaldo’s art remains a highlight, continuing to evolve with the story’s tone. The visuals here are darker, moodier, and more atmospheric than ever, perfectly mirroring the emotional gravity of the script. His ability to capture both large-scale dystopian chaos and intimate human moments gives the book a cinematic pulse. The action sequences still impress, but it’s the quieter panels, like the expressions, the cityscapes dripping with rain and regret, that truly linger.
If there’s any drawback, it’s that a few threads feel slightly rushed or underexplored, as if the creative team was racing to tie up a world too big to neatly contain. Some secondary characters fade in and out with less resolution than they deserve. Still, these are minor quibbles in what is otherwise a powerful and cohesive conclusion. Redemption doesn’t try to overextend or reinvent the wheel; instead, it deepens what’s already been built. It’s a story of reckoning and redemption that stays true to Blade Runner’s DNA — reflective, haunting, and morally gray. The creative team leaves the world right where it should be: bathed in neon light, heavy with rain, and echoing with questions that never quite fade.
It’s a fitting and emotionally charged conclusion — not flawless, but undeniably worthy of the legacy it continues.
September 7, 2022
Unlike Origins series, this story (as was case with 2019 story-line) manages to incorporate social critique in effective manner. It is there, visible and making an impact but not diverting attention from the story itself.
Volume 3 is conclusion of Yuton [the Nexus Vampire] story-line. After escaping Ash during the attack on the police station, Yuton sends out his soldiers to bring in more androids into his group - Ash's and her lover's attempts to dissuade these renegades to join the underground getting undermined at every step. This constant walking on an knife edge, living between retiring androids and saving them exposes Ash to danger from unexpected corner. As story progresses, Ash's life comes falling down in flames around her, and she gets pushed ever toward the final showdown with the Yuton.
Ending might be considered a little bit underwhelming but I expected something like this - entire Yuton's story, his vision of himself as a chosen one is a tragedy, his yearnings and (you might say subconsciously imprinted) goals were all set by his creators for their own amusement. I just dont see any other way for Yuton to leave the stage. He is no hero, not a warrior - he is a philosopher, demagogue, one who thinks he is the "chosen" one, the "healer" but in truth cynic and creature so afraid of death and ready to use everyone and everything he can to escape it.
With Ash now in conflict with police story ends on a mysterious note and makes me wonder when is 2039 volume 1 coming out :) truly looking forward to it.
Art as always is just beautiful as is/was the case with all previous issues.
Highly recommended to fans of Blade Runner universe and SF noir detective stories.
Volume 3 is conclusion of Yuton [the Nexus Vampire] story-line. After escaping Ash during the attack on the police station, Yuton sends out his soldiers to bring in more androids into his group - Ash's and her lover's attempts to dissuade these renegades to join the underground getting undermined at every step. This constant walking on an knife edge, living between retiring androids and saving them exposes Ash to danger from unexpected corner. As story progresses, Ash's life comes falling down in flames around her, and she gets pushed ever toward the final showdown with the Yuton.
Ending might be considered a little bit underwhelming but I expected something like this - entire Yuton's story, his vision of himself as a chosen one is a tragedy, his yearnings and (you might say subconsciously imprinted) goals were all set by his creators for their own amusement. I just dont see any other way for Yuton to leave the stage. He is no hero, not a warrior - he is a philosopher, demagogue, one who thinks he is the "chosen" one, the "healer" but in truth cynic and creature so afraid of death and ready to use everyone and everything he can to escape it.
With Ash now in conflict with police story ends on a mysterious note and makes me wonder when is 2039 volume 1 coming out :) truly looking forward to it.
Art as always is just beautiful as is/was the case with all previous issues.
Highly recommended to fans of Blade Runner universe and SF noir detective stories.
April 24, 2025
Blade Runner 2029, Vol. 3 – Redemption is a fantastic conclusion to this arc—a gritty, emotionally complex, and visually stunning continuation of the cyber-noir saga that doesn’t just expand the universe—it deepens it. This volume ties together threads of identity, sacrifice, and redemption with elegance and edge.
The story picks up with the moral tension that has defined the series: what does it mean for a Blade Runner to protect the very replicants she was trained to kill? Issue #9 hits this conflict head-on:
“If we’ve got a blade runner helping replicants, that burns down what’s left of this department.”
The narrative builds with a haunting sense of humanity and loss. In Issue #10, fragments of memory—real or manufactured—carry emotional weight:
“...memories from childhood... They’re... fragments, mostly. Because fragments are all Tyrell gave us.”
It’s this layering of empathy, brutality, and existential questions that make Redemption so powerful. The casual darkness of Issue #11 is chilling:
“Wait—aren’t you gonna take the bodies?”
“I don’t get paid for that. I’ll send a janitor.”
And the spiritual core of the arc lands in Issue #12, crystallizing the central question of the saga:
“It’s the QUESTION. Could he beat death?”
Redemption doesn’t just bring closure—it invites reflection. If you’ve been following the series, this volume rewards your investment. If you’re new, it may be the one that convinces you to go back and start from the beginning.
………
The story picks up with the moral tension that has defined the series: what does it mean for a Blade Runner to protect the very replicants she was trained to kill? Issue #9 hits this conflict head-on:
“If we’ve got a blade runner helping replicants, that burns down what’s left of this department.”
The narrative builds with a haunting sense of humanity and loss. In Issue #10, fragments of memory—real or manufactured—carry emotional weight:
“...memories from childhood... They’re... fragments, mostly. Because fragments are all Tyrell gave us.”
It’s this layering of empathy, brutality, and existential questions that make Redemption so powerful. The casual darkness of Issue #11 is chilling:
“Wait—aren’t you gonna take the bodies?”
“I don’t get paid for that. I’ll send a janitor.”
And the spiritual core of the arc lands in Issue #12, crystallizing the central question of the saga:
“It’s the QUESTION. Could he beat death?”
Redemption doesn’t just bring closure—it invites reflection. If you’ve been following the series, this volume rewards your investment. If you’re new, it may be the one that convinces you to go back and start from the beginning.
………
February 5, 2025
What is This Book About? The replicants have risen up under Yotun’s incitement, but Blade Runners like Ashina have survived and pushed them back from the abyss. Now, it looks like humanity is in a frenzy to root out the remaining replicants and purge them from society once and for all. The only problem is, Ashina’s lover is a replicant and the two make every effort to save innocent replicants from retirement. They need to find Yotun and his henchmen if there is to ever be a reigning peace.
My Review: This third installment in Ashina’s 2029 era deals with a lot of finalities. The story goes back to its roots as a hardboiled detective cyberpunk. Ashina scours LA in her desperate search for Yotun and his fanatic disciples. What I found compelling about this graphic novel is that it introduces a new blade runner as Ashina’s rival in the chase to hunt down Yotun. Ashina needs to outperform this new blade runner, not just to find Yotun, but to make sure that innocent replicants do not suffer humanity’s wrath.
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: This third installment in Ashina’s 2029 era deals with a lot of finalities. The story goes back to its roots as a hardboiled detective cyberpunk. Ashina scours LA in her desperate search for Yotun and his fanatic disciples. What I found compelling about this graphic novel is that it introduces a new blade runner as Ashina’s rival in the chase to hunt down Yotun. Ashina needs to outperform this new blade runner, not just to find Yotun, but to make sure that innocent replicants do not suffer humanity’s wrath.
Three words that describe this book: noir, cyberpunk, hardboiled
Give this a try if you like: Blade Runner, Neuromancer, Altered Carbon, Titanium Noir
July 6, 2025
This one wraps up Ash’s story in a satisfying, emotional way. She’s been through hell, and in this final volume, you really feel the weight of her choices. It’s still got all the classic Blade Runner vibes (neon-lit cityscapes, moral gray areas, shady corporations), but now there’s real closure and heart.
The action hits hard, the stakes are high, and the art stays gritty and atmospheric. Ash has always been a tough, no-nonsense lead, but this volume gives her more vulnerability and depth. It’s not a happy ending exactly, but it feels earned.
If you’ve stuck with the series this far, Redemption delivers a strong finish. Not perfect, but definitely worth it - especially if you like your sci-fi with a little soul under all the rain and smoke.
The action hits hard, the stakes are high, and the art stays gritty and atmospheric. Ash has always been a tough, no-nonsense lead, but this volume gives her more vulnerability and depth. It’s not a happy ending exactly, but it feels earned.
If you’ve stuck with the series this far, Redemption delivers a strong finish. Not perfect, but definitely worth it - especially if you like your sci-fi with a little soul under all the rain and smoke.
December 24, 2022
The Blade Runner series from Titan perfectly captures all that was amazing about the Blade Runner 2049 movie. The characters are as complicated as the technology ethics. I feel like the first volume of the 2029 series was bigger, more bombastic, while the third volume got smaller and more personal. I tend to prefer the former, but I also tend to like beginnings more than endings, so YMMV. The last volume of 2029 does a very good job of putting the personal in context with the larger scale (i.e. the wide scale replicant revolt in LA), so you feel the chaos offscreen. That's not easy to do, which just goes to show how skilled these writers and artists are.
September 13, 2023
And so another trilogy ends, and I gotta say I am loving this. The follow up to the 2019 trilogy, we again follow the story of Blade Runner Ash, now a little older. I’m loving this character and the development she is going through. The story was again well written, the art that supports it simply oozes out the atmosphere of the films, in short this is something that most fans of Blade Runner should love. The 2039 trilogy is going to conclude Ash’s journey and I can’t wait to see how it’s going to end. Hope it will be worthy ending for this series, and most certainly Ash, as this character truly deserves some good closure :)
October 28, 2022
Kind of an underwhelming conclusion to this storyline. Like others, I guess I was expecting something bigger after the end of the second volume, with its destruction of the seawall, etc. But this one kind of winds down to a soft, quiet finish, not unlike those of the original movie or BR 2049. Youtun's story is wrapped up here, but the overall story of Ash and Freysa looks set to continue in Blade Runner 2039, coming soon. The artwork continues to be strong and, heck, I'll take just about any content set in the Blade Runner world, though this was kind of a disappointment.
February 22, 2025
This concludes Blade Runner 2029, the sequel to Blade Runner 2019. Overall I really enjoyed this series, much in the same way I enjoyed 2019. While it's not the same standard as the original story these series have really done a great job of fleshing out the world of Blade Runner. I don't loke the fact that 2029 ends essentially in a cliffhanger, only to he resolved in the next series, but overall I still enjoyed 2029 quite a bit and this third volume is no exception.
July 21, 2022
Very little happens in this one. Though it’s a collection of four issues, there’s barely enough content for one. Many things that could have been fleshed out – the role of the policeman who investigates Ash, for example, are not, and instead are summarily dealt with in a few pages. Volume 1 was excellent, but it’s been downhill from there, which is too bad given the potential for the series.
June 15, 2022
So we reach the end. I think I read this in 15 minutes. While I don’t regret reading this, I can’t help but wonder how this could have been so good if not shot like a rocket in my face. Art was fine, but hard to savor as you are pushed so quickly through this. Pump the brakes next time, guys.
January 9, 2023
Some interesting elements and side characters brought in, that weren't quite played out how I thought they might have been. And maybe a little more open to a resolution in a future 2039 series than I was expecting ... but still really enjoyable and a good progression of the storyline.
December 22, 2023
A whole ending that rounds out the story. Ash's story definitely feels complete. However, the villain's storyline lost the focus and charistmatic charm it had previously, so it's a little disappointing in that sense. Overall though, a solid finish to the trilogy.
May 21, 2022
Very good. Great series. I'm looking forward to the last part of the trilogy.
June 15, 2022
I'm a big fan of this series.
June 25, 2022
Can't wait for Blade Runner 2039!
August 5, 2022
Some resolution but at a high cost. Great scenes of contrast.
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