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Area 510
A hair-raising, high-stakes action caper in the vein of 16 Blocks , Assault on Precinct 13 , and War of Worlds , AREA 510 will blow you away!
A rookie cop, a mysterious thief, and a perilous ride across enemy lines!
Rookie officer Ward has his hands full with an overbearing partner and a scheming burglary suspect. But when Ward's partner is shockingly killed by aliens, Ward and his suspect, the wily Lucinda, make a run for it. Their Oakland Police HQ, where they hope to find safe haven. But as Ward and Lucinda have numerous alien encounters along the way, they fear these attacks aren't random, and that the aliens are targeting them !
From blockbuster creators Jay Faerber ( Copperhead, Near Death, television’s Supergirl ) and Justin Greenwood ( Stumptown, Compass , and Stringers ) comes a thrilling tale of urban survival.
A rookie cop, a mysterious thief, and a perilous ride across enemy lines!
Rookie officer Ward has his hands full with an overbearing partner and a scheming burglary suspect. But when Ward's partner is shockingly killed by aliens, Ward and his suspect, the wily Lucinda, make a run for it. Their Oakland Police HQ, where they hope to find safe haven. But as Ward and Lucinda have numerous alien encounters along the way, they fear these attacks aren't random, and that the aliens are targeting them !
From blockbuster creators Jay Faerber ( Copperhead, Near Death, television’s Supergirl ) and Justin Greenwood ( Stumptown, Compass , and Stringers ) comes a thrilling tale of urban survival.
72 pages, Hardcover
Published November 22, 2022
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June 22, 2022
Area 510 by Jay Faerber and Justin Greenwood is a fun and fast read of an alien invasion. There are certain story beats and incidents that I don't want to spoil but I will say that the tone of the story kept me turning pages quickly. With Alien invasion stories there is usually the tendency to go into mega disaster mode thanks mostly to films--and a few films of this type are mentioned in the book. However this book keeps it a lot smaller and more grounded and focused on two people at the heart of the story Ward and Lucinda who are handcuffed together( read it to find out why.) And trying to make it to safety. Minor spoilers ahead so I can mention something that I found particularly clever. In the story Ward is depicted as a young, idealistic Rookie who is trying to his the right thing while Lucinda is a hardened thief-for-hire who has a distrustful and cynical world view. We are led to believe toward the end of the story that Lucinda was right all a long and people are only out for one person, but when one of our protagonists is side lined which view will save them? The art by Justin Greenwood is deceptively simple yet strong and help moves the story along at a fast pace. The art paired with the colouring of Lou Loughridge and the lettering of Thomas Mauer is visually compelling. Thank you to #NetGalley, and #OniPress for the ARC of #Area510 by Jay Faerber and Justin Greenwood.
September 17, 2022
I absolutely loved this graphic novel.
Beautifully illustrated with compelling and complicated characters, the storyline moved fast and the action never let up.
Lucinda is my favorite character for reasons that will be immediately understood once you read this graphic novel.
I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who loves science fiction with a thriller twist.
5 Stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for providing me with a free advance review copy of this book.
Beautifully illustrated with compelling and complicated characters, the storyline moved fast and the action never let up.
Lucinda is my favorite character for reasons that will be immediately understood once you read this graphic novel.
I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who loves science fiction with a thriller twist.
5 Stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for providing me with a free advance review copy of this book.
October 5, 2022
My thanks to both NetGalley and the publisher Oni Press for an advanced copy of this graphic novel featuring cops, robbers, aliens and more.
Alien invasion stories can be fun, especially if they are the kind of aliens who can't be reasoned with and just love to shot lasers. A story featuring one strong person, with a code and a sense of right or wrong in a situation where they are beset on all sides by trouble, those can be good too. Add big explosions, a city on fire, and lots of chaos and companions of dubious morality, that sounds like a great adventure. Area 510 written by Jay Faerber, illustrated by Justin Greenwood with colorist Lee Loughridge and letterer Thomas Mauer, has all these things and more in a short but very explosive graphic adventure.
Ward is a rookie officer, stuck with an old school partner who probably thinks that PC stands for Police Correct in every situation. After capturing a thief who stole of a local a strange artifact from a local museum, they are ambushed by creatures not of this Earth. Ward and the thief, Lucinda are trapped in the midst of an alien invasion in a city that is burning with only one thought. Get to the Oakland Police Department and find help. However the alien attacks that they are fighting off don't seem that random. The aliens seem to be pursuing them for a reason. And when chaos begins not all enemies are alien.
A short graphic adventure that is a mashup of Attack the Block and Assault on Precinct Thirteen, the original Carpenter version. The story is familiar, but handled well, with characters that who are developed well and given quite a bit to work with. Ward is a stickler for rules, processing Lucinda for arrest is almost as important to him as getting to safety, but he learns to adapt as the situation goes from worse, to superbad. Lucinda is a thief, but one who has empathy, and a capacity to handle herself in any situation that comes up. The aliens are just aliens, butchers with lasers, but do their job well, destroying everything they come across. The art is really good, big colors, good rendering of the characters, scary aliens and nice scenes of things exploding. The faces of the characters, especially Ward's are quite well done, and tell a lot about the character without having to use words, showing the character's growth from the beginning to the end. The ending is a little abrupt, I blame the size, but hopefully this is an opening chapter in a larger story, on that I would like to read.
Nice, quick comic story, with a good story and some really nice art. A one-and-done story publishers don't do much of anymore, but I really do hope this is the start of a bigger story. I enjoyed the characters, the action and their interplay.
Alien invasion stories can be fun, especially if they are the kind of aliens who can't be reasoned with and just love to shot lasers. A story featuring one strong person, with a code and a sense of right or wrong in a situation where they are beset on all sides by trouble, those can be good too. Add big explosions, a city on fire, and lots of chaos and companions of dubious morality, that sounds like a great adventure. Area 510 written by Jay Faerber, illustrated by Justin Greenwood with colorist Lee Loughridge and letterer Thomas Mauer, has all these things and more in a short but very explosive graphic adventure.
Ward is a rookie officer, stuck with an old school partner who probably thinks that PC stands for Police Correct in every situation. After capturing a thief who stole of a local a strange artifact from a local museum, they are ambushed by creatures not of this Earth. Ward and the thief, Lucinda are trapped in the midst of an alien invasion in a city that is burning with only one thought. Get to the Oakland Police Department and find help. However the alien attacks that they are fighting off don't seem that random. The aliens seem to be pursuing them for a reason. And when chaos begins not all enemies are alien.
A short graphic adventure that is a mashup of Attack the Block and Assault on Precinct Thirteen, the original Carpenter version. The story is familiar, but handled well, with characters that who are developed well and given quite a bit to work with. Ward is a stickler for rules, processing Lucinda for arrest is almost as important to him as getting to safety, but he learns to adapt as the situation goes from worse, to superbad. Lucinda is a thief, but one who has empathy, and a capacity to handle herself in any situation that comes up. The aliens are just aliens, butchers with lasers, but do their job well, destroying everything they come across. The art is really good, big colors, good rendering of the characters, scary aliens and nice scenes of things exploding. The faces of the characters, especially Ward's are quite well done, and tell a lot about the character without having to use words, showing the character's growth from the beginning to the end. The ending is a little abrupt, I blame the size, but hopefully this is an opening chapter in a larger story, on that I would like to read.
Nice, quick comic story, with a good story and some really nice art. A one-and-done story publishers don't do much of anymore, but I really do hope this is the start of a bigger story. I enjoyed the characters, the action and their interplay.
October 21, 2022
Lucinda, a thief for hire, has stolen a mysterious jewel from a museum in Oakland, but has been caught and in the back of a police car with experienced cop Sullivan and rookie Ward. Suddenly they come under attack from a heavily armed, heavily armoured and masked gang who demand the jewel. During the ensuing shoot out Sullivan is killed and Ward and Lucinda, natural enemies but now with a common foe, try to make it, on foot, to the National Guard HQ at the docks. However, they are being tracked by their attackers, who turn out to be aliens. Issues of heroism and trust are tested.
This is a graphic novel, more a short story really, a format with which I have little experience and which I have never reviewed. As a story it is a straightforward chase plot and feel as if it might be a set-up for a longer novel or a serial. The artwork is well executed (there is a little bonus showing stages in production, but I don’t know if that’s just in the reviewer copy) and it does convey the urgency and jeopardy involved in a way that would have taken many words to explain. Stylistically it is fairly modern, I would call it hard-edged-urban. The Author, Jay Faerber is very experienced in this field, as are the Illustrator, Justin Greenwood, the Colorist, Lee Loughridge , and the Letterer Thomas Mauer, so I’m sure it will please fans at the grittier end of the illustrated book genre. I’m erring on the positive side in the rating.
This is a graphic novel, more a short story really, a format with which I have little experience and which I have never reviewed. As a story it is a straightforward chase plot and feel as if it might be a set-up for a longer novel or a serial. The artwork is well executed (there is a little bonus showing stages in production, but I don’t know if that’s just in the reviewer copy) and it does convey the urgency and jeopardy involved in a way that would have taken many words to explain. Stylistically it is fairly modern, I would call it hard-edged-urban. The Author, Jay Faerber is very experienced in this field, as are the Illustrator, Justin Greenwood, the Colorist, Lee Loughridge , and the Letterer Thomas Mauer, so I’m sure it will please fans at the grittier end of the illustrated book genre. I’m erring on the positive side in the rating.
November 4, 2022
'Area 510' by Jay Faerber with art by Justin Greenwood is a breathtaking graphic novel about a night in a young policemen's life that keeps getting worse.
When we meet Rookie officer Ward, he has just apprehended a burglary suspect named Lucinda. His older partner is droning on about things until he is suddenly, violently killed by an invading army of aliens. Soon Ward and Lucinda are on the run for their lives, but can they learn to trust each other?
This read at a quick pace and the art was just great. There are twists and turns galore in the story and I liked the two main characters. The book ends all too soon, leaving me wanting to know what happens next.
When we meet Rookie officer Ward, he has just apprehended a burglary suspect named Lucinda. His older partner is droning on about things until he is suddenly, violently killed by an invading army of aliens. Soon Ward and Lucinda are on the run for their lives, but can they learn to trust each other?
This read at a quick pace and the art was just great. There are twists and turns galore in the story and I liked the two main characters. The book ends all too soon, leaving me wanting to know what happens next.
June 30, 2022
A very fast paced alien invasion story. Faerber wrote a narrow story amidst a very large alien invasion. The two main characters were well created. Ward the young cop and Lucinda the master thief create a great contrast as they conflict and try to survive the invaders. Justin Greenwood's art was dynamic and great to look at. The alien creatures had a very cool design and were a terrifying threat. I really enjoyed this quick read and recommend it to any sci-fi fans.
Thank you to #NetGalley, and #OniPress for the ARC of Area 510.
Thank you to #NetGalley, and #OniPress for the ARC of Area 510.
July 9, 2022
The illustrations were phenomenal.
Ward and Lucinda were wholesome main characters.
Even though it’s a short graphic novel that follows a simple plot line, it kept wanting me to turn the pages.
My only complaint is that I wish it was a little longer so the story could be fleshed out a little more.
Overall I highly recommend!
Finally, I want to thank #Netgalley and #Onipress for providing me with an arc of #Area510 in exchange for an honest review.
Ward and Lucinda were wholesome main characters.
Even though it’s a short graphic novel that follows a simple plot line, it kept wanting me to turn the pages.
My only complaint is that I wish it was a little longer so the story could be fleshed out a little more.
Overall I highly recommend!
Finally, I want to thank #Netgalley and #Onipress for providing me with an arc of #Area510 in exchange for an honest review.
October 3, 2022
An interesting, if ultimately a little rote, sci-fi adventure through the streets of Oakland during an alien invasion. The panels are pretty dynamic, which is a bonus as the characterization is pretty minimal and the story beats can see from pretty far away. But, it's only about 70 pages of story so how much detail does that length allow the author to provide? In any event, it's a recommend for me as fun, quick read.
December 1, 2022
Looking for a quick read involving a rookie cop on the run? Join rookie Colton Ward and criminal Lucinda Page as they seek to escape aliens hunting for a mysterious object! Will they succeed in escaping to safety or will the aliens hunt them down? A nice quick dash through Oakland streets! Not much character development, but plenty of action!
Thanks Netgalley for the opportunity to read this tale.
Thanks Netgalley for the opportunity to read this tale.
July 25, 2022
I am assuming this is book one in an "unknown amount" of a series. A great start to a (as one character says) Independence Day like comic/graphic novel. I see a little romance, a bit of innocence lost and some BUTT UGLY aliens that will be capturing many who like science fiction and graphic novels. (Though does seem to follow classical traits we've seen before, and is not totally "fresh.")
December 24, 2022
This graphic novel was amazing. The tale flowed quickly, and the action never slowed down. It was beautifully designed, with intriguing and complex characters. Everything is a mixture of crime and graphics. Even though I'm not a huge science fiction lover, I did like that portion. I wholeheartedly urge everyone who enjoys science fiction with a thriller element to read this book.
November 4, 2023
Fun
I really had no idea what to expect beyond perhaps a cheesy monster story. I decided to give it a chance because I very much enjoyed "Copperhead." "Area 510" turned out pretty good, fun, good art & a story enticing enough to rivet me to the book. Well done. Well worth a peek.
I really had no idea what to expect beyond perhaps a cheesy monster story. I decided to give it a chance because I very much enjoyed "Copperhead." "Area 510" turned out pretty good, fun, good art & a story enticing enough to rivet me to the book. Well done. Well worth a peek.
April 16, 2025
a fun well paced book.
I love that one character understands the situation they are in almost immediately. she is street smart and talented.
I admire the cops ideology.
no over explaining, we are just in the middle of it.
the cops older partner has a surprising moment as well.
art and colours are fine.
I love that one character understands the situation they are in almost immediately. she is street smart and talented.
I admire the cops ideology.
no over explaining, we are just in the middle of it.
the cops older partner has a surprising moment as well.
art and colours are fine.
June 30, 2022
This was a fun and thrilling adventure. The artwork was bold and dynamic, just like the story. My only complaint is that I wish it had been longer to really flesh out the ending.
ARC from NetGalley
ARC from NetGalley
August 10, 2022
This was an interesting graphic novel. I like the concept and the art, I just wish this story was a little longer.
Without spoiling anything. I am still unsure as to how and why that one action led to that particular ending, did I miss something?
Thank you @OniPress for the advance copy.
Without spoiling anything. I am still unsure as to how and why that one action led to that particular ending, did I miss something?
Thank you @OniPress for the advance copy.
October 5, 2022
Review for Area 510. Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.
This was fun, well paced read. The characters weren’t fully fleshed out but I got enough information about them to thoroughly enjoy this experience.
The artwork itself felt like a character which I appreciate and the reference made to Independence Day was a nice nod to nostalgia.
Only downfall of this all is it left me wanting more.
#netgalley #area510
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This was fun, well paced read. The characters weren’t fully fleshed out but I got enough information about them to thoroughly enjoy this experience.
The artwork itself felt like a character which I appreciate and the reference made to Independence Day was a nice nod to nostalgia.
Only downfall of this all is it left me wanting more.
#netgalley #area510
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December 9, 2022
I actually really liked this. A fast read for anyone who just wants to read som action. I may have wanted the ending to be a little more complicated, but it was a pretty fun graphic novel, with aliens, action and unlikely friends.
Thanks for the e-arc!
/ Denise
Thanks for the e-arc!
/ Denise
April 16, 2023
For a complete unknown it was a quick, yet action-packed read.
April 29, 2023
Great art but the story felt lacking.
July 17, 2022
This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review
I really liked this graphic novel. It's science fiction and it's a fast paced read. The story follows a rookie cop and a veteran thief who must work together to find safety admist an alien invasion.
The world building is pretty cool and the art style. I loved how the colour came to gether to show the different emotions in each scenes.
I loved this book a lot.
I really liked this graphic novel. It's science fiction and it's a fast paced read. The story follows a rookie cop and a veteran thief who must work together to find safety admist an alien invasion.
The world building is pretty cool and the art style. I loved how the colour came to gether to show the different emotions in each scenes.
I loved this book a lot.
October 7, 2023
Pretty good, but extremely short and rushed. Would have loved to see more to the story.
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