![]() ![]() ![]() In addition, by establishing Brooklyn as the setting of this timeline, Ahmed provides substantially high stakes for Miles while not being “end-of-the-world” level in scope. Each issue is structured in a way that ends on a one-page reveal, which gives the series a good pace from chapter to chapter. Miles really gets to be a hero, mentor and support his “brother” Shift, and interact with older counterparts of his friends and family. That’s not to say that it’s bad, as it’s pretty entertaining to read from a narrative perspective. Without getting into spoilers, Saladin Ahmed delivers a not-unfamiliar story of a dark future, in which a rebel militia combats the ravages of war and the atrocities of an indifferent occupying force. ![]() With the help of allies new and old, Miles must find a way to help the future army defeat the Emperor of Brooklyn, and make his way home. ![]() Listen to the latest episode of our weekly comics podcast!Ĭontinuing from the previous volume of more disconnected adventures post- Clone Saga, Empire of the Spider sees Miles marooned in a twisted vision of his home, one that has been conquered by that universe’s villainous clone of Miles, Selim (originally introduced in the aforementioned Clone Saga). ![]()
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