Annihilator, the new graphic novel six issue sci-fi adventure series from Legendary Comics and Grant Morrison has hit and it's not the typical superhero comic.
Annihilator follows washed-up Hollywood screenwriter Ray Spass. While caught in a downward spiral of broken relationships, wild parties and self-destruction, he gets his shot at one last blockbuster before fading into obscurity. Ray has to join forces with his own fictional creation, Max Nomax, in a reality-bending race to stop the entire universe from imploding... without blowing his own mind in the process. Ray's mind is literally the most dangerous place in the universe.
Judge Dredd and
Necronauts fans should be excited as Frazer Irving has brought the story to life with some amazing artwork. The artwork, similar to the story, is not your standard superhero fare either. You won't find tights or spandex in
Annihilator, which is a nice change of pace. I've included some of the artwork below for your viewing pleasure!
Issue one introduces us to Ray while working on his next Hollywood blockbuster, the ultimate haunted house story - in space. He moves into a truly creepy house to help find inspiration for his writing. We get to follow his progress through the story first-hand including the introduction of his main character Max Nomax, who holds striking similarities in personality and relationships with his creator.
I don't want to spoil it, but Issue one's final panel ends on quite the cliffhanger which is guaranteed to make you pick up the second issue. The story and artwork are a nice change of pace. I highly recommend
Annihilator for Grant Morrison fans, Frazer Irving fans, or those looking to stretch their legs and reach for something new.
Annihilator is available NOW at local comic shops, or online at
http://www.legendary.com/comics/annihilator!