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Overwatch: New Blood
Overwatch: New Blood #5
As D.Va and the rest of MEKA Squad watch the Null Sector attack unfolding in Paris, D.Va requests permission to contact Overwatch. Korea has its own omnic threat to worry about though, so her request is denied. But when a new enemy turns the streets of Busan into a battlefield, MEKA Squad find themselves outnumbered . . . and out of time. Will wave after endless wave of omnics prove too much for even D.Va to defeat? Untold stories in the world of Overwatch! Made in close collaboration with the game team at Blizzard! Unveils how popular heroes were recruited to Overwatch!
23 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 8, 2022
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Ray Fawkes
463 books83 followersRay Fawkes is the critically-acclaimed author of the comics and graphic novels Underwinter, Intersect, One Soul, The People Inside, The Spectral Engine, Possessions, and Junction True, as well as Batman: Eternal, Constantine, Justice League Dark, and Gotham by Midnight (DC), Wolverines (Marvel), Black Hammer '45 (Dark Horse), Jackpot! (AfterShock) and more. He is an Eisner, Harvey, and Shuster award nominee and a YALSA award winner.
Ray has been making comics for over 20 years, starting with and continuing the tradition of DIY fiction as well as working for many major comics publishers in the U.S. and Canada.
Ray has been making comics for over 20 years, starting with and continuing the tradition of DIY fiction as well as working for many major comics publishers in the U.S. and Canada.
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June 20, 2025
Hard-luck woman, bad-luck man / Headed eastbound soon as I can / Oh sister dear, won’t you take me by the hand? / And you can lead us all the way to the promise land (Look Out Mama – Hurray for the Riff Raff).
Well now, I think we’ve reached the point where my desperate need to catalogue literally every single thing I read is starting to bite me in the ass. Because sure, I’ll shamelessly read, log, and then write a review for something called Daddy's Adorable Assassin (stay tuned for whenever I read that book, I guess), but letting people know that I still like Overwatch!? Now that’s truly an embarrassing thought! For those who aren’t in the know, Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer video game where you capture objectives with a team comprised of heroes that fill different roles like “tanks,” “dps,” and “healers.” To this day, the game play loop is pretty addictive (hence, why I still play it), but what really captured people’s hearts back in the day was the intricate lore behind every character that was often showcased through their Pixar level animated shorts that blended a lovely sense of whimsy with sheer hopefulness. Seriously, they’re all great and still on YouTube, so give them a watch if you want! Man, I still remember scouring the different maps in game for any tiny morsel of lore about each character and looking up discussion boards rife with speculation and hints on the next hero and what their story will be. What a time! But there’s no doubt about it that I’ve since noticed a severe drop in goodwill towards the game due in now small part to the game directors all but abandoning the story side of things and instead focusing on selling obscenely expensive in-game outfits that you can buy for the characters. Mind you, it’s a first-person video game, so you wouldn’t be able to see shit anyway! It's like, if I give Juno a Chun-li outfit, then what? I mean, I guess it’s hard to tell a serious story for a video game that lets you dress its characters in K-Pop outfits and Avatar: the Last Airbender cosplay so you can see why they don't even try at this point. So yeah, the general aimlessness is just one of the several pretty good reasons for why people are mad, because despite Overwatch having all these different characters with a wealth of depth to their backstories, I still couldn’t tell you where we’re at in the story at this point. I’ll try to wrap my head around it anyway. The story of Overwatch goes that decades past there was a Terminator-esque war against machines called Omnics and a widespread organization known as Overwatch was the only one capable of repelling them. Even with the worst of the war over, as these things tend happen, Overwatch grew more and more corrupt as they amassed more and more power, thus eventually leading to their downfall. Present day comes and it turns out that the world is no better than before, with each story tidbit released chronicling a call-to-action for different characters in the lead-up to their joining of the newly reformed Overwatch. Ann~nnd… that’s it, we're all caught up now. This is a ten year-old game that hasn’t had any forward momentum since it came out. That's like a book with only one chapter! They had all this set-up, all this promise, and haven’t done anything with a property that everyone loved, delegating all the story into side comics that, let's be real, barely anybody reads. I guess that’s my way of introducing this comic run, Overwatch: New Blood, which I consider a good comic in the sense that it at least breaks the Groundhog day loop and moves us forward in time. Even if it’s just tiny baby-steps.
Sure, New Blood is telling a story that we would ideally get from the main game where most the fans are, but you take what you can get. I guess. We start barely past where the game ended up with former Overwatch member and 2070’s cowboy man Cassidy going around the world Nick Fury style and recruiting the titular new blood onto the team. We've got all the favorites with Baptiste, Zarya, Pharah, and D.va. I can’t lie, I’m so used to seeing all of them as the “mascot,” caricature versions of themselves that we see in game that seeing them be given actual depth with consistent characterization helped serve as a reminder that there used to be a team of dedicated writers behind these fun characters. There was a soul! So yeah, the truth is that if you don’t know anything about Overwatch, then there’s a good chance you’ll probably walk out of this New Blood run thinking it was totally redundant and repetitive, and to that I’ve got to say that… yeah, that’s fair. Each comic goes like this: Cassidy meet the person on the cover, they have reservations about joining up with him, a bunch of bad guys attack them, they work surprisingly well together repelling the evil-doers, then the new person joins the team, the end. It’s literally just that for five issues! It's fun and the art is beautiful, but come on now, if I hadn't already been familiar with everyone we meet in this comic, then there's a good chance that I would have felt ripped off reading every samey issue. Otherwise, the ironic thing is that even though the Overwatch team has always prided itself on its apparent diversity, the game’s strongest points of contention have always been for its lack thereof. This is just one example, but there are three Japanese characters in the game and they’re all depicted as ninjas who are able to climb walls. Yikes, my guy. It doesn’t help that it was later leaked that the company behind Overwatch had a creepy “diversity chart” that they use as a baseline when creating their characters, which basically means that every time they created a new character, they'd run match them up against a chart to see how many “diversity points” the character gets. It’s gross, and even though I’m somewhat excited for the new Chinese hero they’re releasing in a couple months, I have to wonder whether or not he was made in a lab of checklists and algorithms. If I sound totally dejected and jaded while talking about this property, it’s because, well… I am. I loved this stuff so much back in the day and now whenever they do something new it barely makes any noise! It’s sad, really. But I will say that reading this comic was good enough that old interest came reeling back around. It reminded me that there used to be real love put into the game. I’ve found that I’m so used to seeing Overwatch as this soulless corporate property that seeing these characters that I once loved in the context of a real story once again actually did quite a bit of heavy lifting when it comes how much I enjoyed this story. Sure, every time I boot up my game and see Baptiste in his goofy disco outfit or D.va in her silly EDM Mech I tend to forget all about whatever message the writers were going for with their little “the world always needs more heroes” tagline, but then I’ll come across a comic detailing the former’s path of redemption and trying to do right in a world of so much wrong or the latter’s yearning to get out and fight the good fight, and it can't help but light a spark of that same fondness I used to have for Overwatch.
Well now, I think we’ve reached the point where my desperate need to catalogue literally every single thing I read is starting to bite me in the ass. Because sure, I’ll shamelessly read, log, and then write a review for something called Daddy's Adorable Assassin (stay tuned for whenever I read that book, I guess), but letting people know that I still like Overwatch!? Now that’s truly an embarrassing thought! For those who aren’t in the know, Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer video game where you capture objectives with a team comprised of heroes that fill different roles like “tanks,” “dps,” and “healers.” To this day, the game play loop is pretty addictive (hence, why I still play it), but what really captured people’s hearts back in the day was the intricate lore behind every character that was often showcased through their Pixar level animated shorts that blended a lovely sense of whimsy with sheer hopefulness. Seriously, they’re all great and still on YouTube, so give them a watch if you want! Man, I still remember scouring the different maps in game for any tiny morsel of lore about each character and looking up discussion boards rife with speculation and hints on the next hero and what their story will be. What a time! But there’s no doubt about it that I’ve since noticed a severe drop in goodwill towards the game due in now small part to the game directors all but abandoning the story side of things and instead focusing on selling obscenely expensive in-game outfits that you can buy for the characters. Mind you, it’s a first-person video game, so you wouldn’t be able to see shit anyway! It's like, if I give Juno a Chun-li outfit, then what? I mean, I guess it’s hard to tell a serious story for a video game that lets you dress its characters in K-Pop outfits and Avatar: the Last Airbender cosplay so you can see why they don't even try at this point. So yeah, the general aimlessness is just one of the several pretty good reasons for why people are mad, because despite Overwatch having all these different characters with a wealth of depth to their backstories, I still couldn’t tell you where we’re at in the story at this point. I’ll try to wrap my head around it anyway. The story of Overwatch goes that decades past there was a Terminator-esque war against machines called Omnics and a widespread organization known as Overwatch was the only one capable of repelling them. Even with the worst of the war over, as these things tend happen, Overwatch grew more and more corrupt as they amassed more and more power, thus eventually leading to their downfall. Present day comes and it turns out that the world is no better than before, with each story tidbit released chronicling a call-to-action for different characters in the lead-up to their joining of the newly reformed Overwatch. Ann~nnd… that’s it, we're all caught up now. This is a ten year-old game that hasn’t had any forward momentum since it came out. That's like a book with only one chapter! They had all this set-up, all this promise, and haven’t done anything with a property that everyone loved, delegating all the story into side comics that, let's be real, barely anybody reads. I guess that’s my way of introducing this comic run, Overwatch: New Blood, which I consider a good comic in the sense that it at least breaks the Groundhog day loop and moves us forward in time. Even if it’s just tiny baby-steps.
Sure, New Blood is telling a story that we would ideally get from the main game where most the fans are, but you take what you can get. I guess. We start barely past where the game ended up with former Overwatch member and 2070’s cowboy man Cassidy going around the world Nick Fury style and recruiting the titular new blood onto the team. We've got all the favorites with Baptiste, Zarya, Pharah, and D.va. I can’t lie, I’m so used to seeing all of them as the “mascot,” caricature versions of themselves that we see in game that seeing them be given actual depth with consistent characterization helped serve as a reminder that there used to be a team of dedicated writers behind these fun characters. There was a soul! So yeah, the truth is that if you don’t know anything about Overwatch, then there’s a good chance you’ll probably walk out of this New Blood run thinking it was totally redundant and repetitive, and to that I’ve got to say that… yeah, that’s fair. Each comic goes like this: Cassidy meet the person on the cover, they have reservations about joining up with him, a bunch of bad guys attack them, they work surprisingly well together repelling the evil-doers, then the new person joins the team, the end. It’s literally just that for five issues! It's fun and the art is beautiful, but come on now, if I hadn't already been familiar with everyone we meet in this comic, then there's a good chance that I would have felt ripped off reading every samey issue. Otherwise, the ironic thing is that even though the Overwatch team has always prided itself on its apparent diversity, the game’s strongest points of contention have always been for its lack thereof. This is just one example, but there are three Japanese characters in the game and they’re all depicted as ninjas who are able to climb walls. Yikes, my guy. It doesn’t help that it was later leaked that the company behind Overwatch had a creepy “diversity chart” that they use as a baseline when creating their characters, which basically means that every time they created a new character, they'd run match them up against a chart to see how many “diversity points” the character gets. It’s gross, and even though I’m somewhat excited for the new Chinese hero they’re releasing in a couple months, I have to wonder whether or not he was made in a lab of checklists and algorithms. If I sound totally dejected and jaded while talking about this property, it’s because, well… I am. I loved this stuff so much back in the day and now whenever they do something new it barely makes any noise! It’s sad, really. But I will say that reading this comic was good enough that old interest came reeling back around. It reminded me that there used to be real love put into the game. I’ve found that I’m so used to seeing Overwatch as this soulless corporate property that seeing these characters that I once loved in the context of a real story once again actually did quite a bit of heavy lifting when it comes how much I enjoyed this story. Sure, every time I boot up my game and see Baptiste in his goofy disco outfit or D.va in her silly EDM Mech I tend to forget all about whatever message the writers were going for with their little “the world always needs more heroes” tagline, but then I’ll come across a comic detailing the former’s path of redemption and trying to do right in a world of so much wrong or the latter’s yearning to get out and fight the good fight, and it can't help but light a spark of that same fondness I used to have for Overwatch.
April 8, 2024
Soy main d.va
March 17, 2022
Paris to south korea.
Good color artwork, what there is of it. Overwatch drops in on south Korea while it is being invaded. Unlike the Korean war this ends well. The new recruit has a meka and is a pilot as well. Has a cute bunny on suit?
Good color artwork, what there is of it. Overwatch drops in on south Korea while it is being invaded. Unlike the Korean war this ends well. The new recruit has a meka and is a pilot as well. Has a cute bunny on suit?
November 18, 2023
It was ok.
Just an ok end, that was almost a chore to finish. Nothing really happens, they just recruit D.Va which we get some backstory for, but nothing that got me interested until the end, so not too much excitement for the ending with no real pay off or some real battle with the whole team.
Just an ok end, that was almost a chore to finish. Nothing really happens, they just recruit D.Va which we get some backstory for, but nothing that got me interested until the end, so not too much excitement for the ending with no real pay off or some real battle with the whole team.
May 6, 2022
Kind of funny seeing Dva and her squad looking like power rangers.
December 31, 2022
¿Por qué el THE END? 🥲🥲🥲🥲
Este issue estuvo más cool en cuanto a la escena de acción, estuvo mucha más intensa más que todo por todos los personajes que participaron.
Este issue estuvo más cool en cuanto a la escena de acción, estuvo mucha más intensa más que todo por todos los personajes que participaron.
September 24, 2024
amazing colors!
October 6, 2024
I love how Cassy boy just leans against the flying ship's door like "this Daddy's here to save you and the world, sugar" with the tip of his hat.🫠🫠
December 9, 2025
FULL REVIEW ON MY WEBSITE
https://thebookcornerchronicles.com/2...
This comic book wraps up the series with a mix of action and introspection, this concluding issue provides a satisfying, if somewhat predictable, end to an engaging arc.
The narrative in this comic book follows Cole Cassidy as he navigates the complexities of building a new Overwatch team. Fawkes does a commendable job portraying Cassidy’s journey, emphasizing themes of redemption and leadership. The story effectively captures the core of Cassidy’s character, showcasing his growth and determination.
The plot in this comic book balances action with introspection, offering a glimpse into the challenges of reestablishing Overwatch. While the storyline resolves the central conflict, it does so in a way that feels somewhat predictable. The lack of unexpected twists might leave some readers wanting more complexity or surprise in the resolution. Nevertheless, the conclusion is emotionally satisfying, tying up loose ends while leaving room for future adventures.
The artwork in this comic book is easily the highlight of this comic book, because it is bringing the world of Overwatch to life with dynamic illustrations and vibrant colors. The artwork in this comic book has the ability to convey motion and emotion enhances the narrative, making action scenes feel energetic and personal moments resonate with depth. The visual style remains consistent with the tone of the series, adding to the overall appeal.
The character development of this comic book is a strong point. Cassidy’s interactions with other characters are authentic and engaging, reflecting his struggles and victories. The camaraderie and tension within the emerging team are well-depicted, highlighting the diverse personalities and backgrounds of its members. However, given the limited space, some character arcs feel rushed, leaving certain relationships underexplored.
The dialogues throughout this comic book are sharp and effective, capturing the essence of each character. Fawkes infuses the conversations with humor and sincerity, adding depth to the interactions and helping to flesh out the characters’ personalities.
No matter the many good parts of this comic book, it still struggles with the pacing which is pretty uneven here. The need to wrap up the series in a single issue results in a hurried resolution, with certain plot points and character developments feeling compressed. This can detract from the emotional impact and left me wishing for more depth and exploration.
https://thebookcornerchronicles.com/2...
This comic book wraps up the series with a mix of action and introspection, this concluding issue provides a satisfying, if somewhat predictable, end to an engaging arc.
The narrative in this comic book follows Cole Cassidy as he navigates the complexities of building a new Overwatch team. Fawkes does a commendable job portraying Cassidy’s journey, emphasizing themes of redemption and leadership. The story effectively captures the core of Cassidy’s character, showcasing his growth and determination.
The plot in this comic book balances action with introspection, offering a glimpse into the challenges of reestablishing Overwatch. While the storyline resolves the central conflict, it does so in a way that feels somewhat predictable. The lack of unexpected twists might leave some readers wanting more complexity or surprise in the resolution. Nevertheless, the conclusion is emotionally satisfying, tying up loose ends while leaving room for future adventures.
The artwork in this comic book is easily the highlight of this comic book, because it is bringing the world of Overwatch to life with dynamic illustrations and vibrant colors. The artwork in this comic book has the ability to convey motion and emotion enhances the narrative, making action scenes feel energetic and personal moments resonate with depth. The visual style remains consistent with the tone of the series, adding to the overall appeal.
The character development of this comic book is a strong point. Cassidy’s interactions with other characters are authentic and engaging, reflecting his struggles and victories. The camaraderie and tension within the emerging team are well-depicted, highlighting the diverse personalities and backgrounds of its members. However, given the limited space, some character arcs feel rushed, leaving certain relationships underexplored.
The dialogues throughout this comic book are sharp and effective, capturing the essence of each character. Fawkes infuses the conversations with humor and sincerity, adding depth to the interactions and helping to flesh out the characters’ personalities.
No matter the many good parts of this comic book, it still struggles with the pacing which is pretty uneven here. The need to wrap up the series in a single issue results in a hurried resolution, with certain plot points and character developments feeling compressed. This can detract from the emotional impact and left me wishing for more depth and exploration.
June 25, 2024
Set at the Meka Base in Busan, South Korea.
The team is concerned; they’re seeing the footage of the Null Sector Assault in Paris, France.
The captain is torn.
She realizes how heroic the agents in the French capital acted, but Overwatch has been outlawed; contact with them is forbidden by Headquarters.
When the station comes under attack by the Null Sector Omnics, the Koreans are in big trouble.
That is, until Cole and his team show up—Overwatch to the rescue.
The captain, and her obstinacy, are super irritating in this book.
Cole and his crew gain a new addition.
The team is concerned; they’re seeing the footage of the Null Sector Assault in Paris, France.
The captain is torn.
She realizes how heroic the agents in the French capital acted, but Overwatch has been outlawed; contact with them is forbidden by Headquarters.
When the station comes under attack by the Null Sector Omnics, the Koreans are in big trouble.
That is, until Cole and his team show up—Overwatch to the rescue.
The captain, and her obstinacy, are super irritating in this book.
Cole and his crew gain a new addition.
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