Prototype

Prototype (video game) #v1

by Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Darick Robertson (Illustrator)

The first-ever graphic novel based on the best-selling multiplatform Activision video game. Acclaimed writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (COUNTDOWN, FRIDAY THE 13TH, JONAH HEX) join forces with artistic powerhouse Darick Robertson (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, The Boys) for an epic graphic novel like no other. Follow New York homicide detectives as they track a serial killer unlike any they've ever faced, and enter a new era where human extinction and monstrous evolution collide!

Collects PROTOTYPE #1-6 and PROTOTYPE SPECIAL EDITION.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Horror, Science Fiction

163 pages, Paperback

First published March 16, 2010

About the author

James "Jimmy" Palmiotti is an American writer and inker of comic books, who also does writing for games, television and film.

Photo by Luigi Novi.

Reviews

[Ekenedilichukwu Ikegwuani · Rating 1 out of 5]

Confusing, flowing with no clear direction through different time periods and locations, not really answering questions it says it's going to answer, and overall not actually adding too much to the story from the game.

[Alex Reborn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was hoping for more Alex Mercer action, but there was not much of that... Not really what I expected and extremely gorish artwork, but it wasn't bad.

[47Time · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now I have to play the games again. Sure, it might not be the prettiest comic and might not offer a staggering amount of insight into what led to the infection, but it's a fun story filled with visceral action, the desperate fight for survival, even a bit of love on the side. A thing to note is that Alex Mercer is features on the covers more than in the story.

Monsters are invading New York City. The army are trying to keep them under control while keeping the news from reaching the masses, but the bloody scenes soon go public. The superhuman Alex Mercer, a former Gentek subject nicknamed Zeus, is the prime suspect. Gentek has been experimenting on the human genome for decades. Blackwatch, an organization with Vietnam veteran Peter Randall at the helm, sends its mercenaries to guard the streets as martial law is initiated.

Detectives Garcia and McKlusky were investigating the gruesome scenes left behind by the monsters infecting the city. In the rapidly-expanding chaos they try to make sense of everything while being hunted by both the monsters and the so-called protectors from Blackwatch. Their investigation pretty soon changes into a fight to survive until they find a way out of the city. McKlusky doesn't make it out and Garcia becomes infected.

Beside Mercer, Blackwatch is also looking for Elizabeth Anne Greene, an escaped infected woman they ran tests on for years. Randall lost an arm to her and is willing to kill as many people as needed to capture her, Mercer and the two detectives. Greene seems to be controlling the monsters which are guided by a hive mind. The army and Blackwatch don't make even a dent in the infection. The only hope, like in the game, is Alex Mercer.

[Spratto · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's really poorly written and edgy. The plot of the videogame that this comic book series is based on is not the best part of it either, but this comic book series serves zero purpose. If you thought that you will be able to know more about the protagonist, then you are out of luck. Someone thought that it is a good idea to make the story about two random cops. It could be something interesting, but the whole comic feels like it was written by edgy 14 y.o. kid. Would not recommend to read this under any circumstances.

[Uroš Novaković · Rating 2 out of 5]

Would have given it a single star, but the art was good so two stars it is.
This was a completely pointless comic. The story was all over the place, going back and forth between two timelines and none of them make sense or have a purpose in the end.

[Jacob · Rating 2 out of 5]

Never heard of nor played the video game. I liked some parts of the story and I liked Darrick Robertson's art, but it reads like you'd understand the comic book stories better based on playing the game first.

[Kerry · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not much of a story, but it sure was gory!

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boring but it was worth my watch...

[Radityo · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story kinda meh... But, the artwork was gore, terrifiying and fantastic at the same time. Worth a shot.

[Caron · Rating 2 out of 5]

Actual rating: 2.5

[Faithmariecaldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

i will read a comic called prototype the novel and i will read today.

[Extreme · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting plot.