An exciting new graphic novel! Welcome to the world of Blade Runner 2009 and the birth of the BLADE RUNNER DIVISION.
The slums of LA are ablaze.
Tyrell executive Ilora Stahl, head of a secret programme to transfer human consciousness into Replicant hosts has launched an all-out attack on Sector 6-b determined to flush out and kill a renegade Replicant called Nia, who was once part of her covert programme.
Having escaped, Nia has been triggering logic short-circuits in the organic programming of once loyal Replicant servants, causing them to rebel against their human masters.
Now as Ilora’s security force of Replicants attack the city, ex-LAPD detective CAL MOREAUX has teamed up with an escaped experimental REPLICANT called Asa, who has been uploaded with the consciousness of a dead Tyrell scientist. Together they must expose Ilora’s conspiracy before the city burns to the ground.
Writers K. Perkins & Mellow Brown, and artists Fernando Dagnino and Marco Lesko have brought a powerful new dynamic to the future noir world of Blade Runner as they explore themes of gender identity, human exploitation and slavery set against the backdrop of world on the brink of ecological collapse and rampant unchecked genetic manipulation.
“a series that perfectly captures the spirit of the Blade Runner universe while presenting a unique narrative” - Comic Book Resources
"a must-read for Blade Runner and cyberpunk fans everywhere" - Monkeys Fighting Robots
"continues to flesh out the Blade Runner universe, adding further layers to its protagonist and setting up a new mystery." - But Why Tho
"Beautifully done ... demonstrates with potent skill that Blade Runner 2029 will stand definitively in its own right" - Set The Tape
"Gives Blade Runner an upgrade like no other" - DC Comics News
"The creative team continues their engaging and winning streak of recreating an iconic and well-loved universe" - Gamespace
“Los Angeles in 2009 is proving just as lethal as Deckard’s 2019, and we just can’t get enough of this retro futuristic dystopia” - Sci-Fi Bulletin
“Dagnino’s art has an atmospheric quality that adds a real cinematic feel to the pages” - The Unreality Store
“The Stunning Blade Runner: Origins Vol. 1 Explores Trans Identity” - The Advocate
“a bold and ambitious approach … combining trans identity in the LGBTQ sense with transhumanism.” - AIPT Comics
K. PERKINS got her start writing for Supergirl, Superwoman, Wonder Woman and Batwoman, the latter of which earned her a 2019 GLAAD Award Nomination for Best Comic. She is currently writing Paper Girls for Amazon, based on the award-winning comic book series by Brian K. Vaughan.
Mellow Brown was born & raised in Cleveland, OH, and studied at Cleveland State University, where he became a software engineer and developed the skills to help urban communities with open-source technology. Today, he is a screenwriter that has previously written for the TV series ‘American Gods’.
CREATIVE CONSULTANT: Mike Johnson is a prolific comic book writer with credits writing Titans, Superman, Batman, Star Trek: Nero and Star Trek: The Official Motion. He is the ongoing writer of the IDWStar Trek series, as well as comic book tie-ins to Fringe, Transformers.
Fernando Dagnino is a Spanish penciller, inker and cover artist with over 75 credits to his name. He has worked for Marvel, DC and IDW comics. He has previously worked with Mike Johnson on the IDWStar Trek comic series. His credits include: Infinite Crisis, Earth 2, Star Trek/Green Lantern, Arrow, Justice League, Suicide Squad, Captain America and the Incredible Hulk.
An exciting new graphic novel! Welcome to the world of Blade Runner 2009 and the birth of the BLADE RUNNER DIVISION.
The slums of LA are ablaze.
Tyrell executive Ilora Stahl, head of a secret programme to transfer human consciousness into Replicant hosts has launched an all-out attack on Sector 6-b determined to flush out and kill a renegade Replicant called Nia, who was once part of her covert programme.
Having escaped, Nia has been triggering logic short-circuits in the organic programming of once loyal Replicant servants, causing them to rebel against their human masters.
Now as Ilora’s security force of Replicants attack the city, ex-LAPD detective CAL MOREAUX has teamed up with an escaped experimental REPLICANT called Asa, who has been uploaded with the consciousness of a dead Tyrell scientist. Together they must expose Ilora’s conspiracy before the city burns to the ground.
Writers K. Perkins & Mellow Brown, and artists Fernando Dagnino and Marco Lesko have brought a powerful new dynamic to the future noir world of Blade Runner as they explore themes of gender identity, human exploitation and slavery set against the backdrop of world on the brink of ecological collapse and rampant unchecked genetic manipulation.
Praise
“a series that perfectly captures the spirit of the Blade Runner universe while presenting a unique narrative” - Comic Book Resources
"a must-read for Blade Runner and cyberpunk fans everywhere" - Monkeys Fighting Robots
"continues to flesh out the Blade Runner universe, adding further layers to its protagonist and setting up a new mystery." - But Why Tho
"Beautifully done ... demonstrates with potent skill that Blade Runner 2029 will stand definitively in its own right" - Set The Tape
"Gives Blade Runner an upgrade like no other" - DC Comics News
"The creative team continues their engaging and winning streak of recreating an iconic and well-loved universe" - Gamespace
“Los Angeles in 2009 is proving just as lethal as Deckard’s 2019, and we just can’t get enough of this retro futuristic dystopia” - Sci-Fi Bulletin
“Dagnino’s art has an atmospheric quality that adds a real cinematic feel to the pages” - The Unreality Store
“The Stunning Blade Runner: Origins Vol. 1 Explores Trans Identity” - The Advocate
“a bold and ambitious approach … combining trans identity in the LGBTQ sense with transhumanism.” - AIPT Comics
Author
K. PERKINS got her start writing for Supergirl, Superwoman, Wonder Woman and Batwoman, the latter of which earned her a 2019 GLAAD Award Nomination for Best Comic. She is currently writing Paper Girls for Amazon, based on the award-winning comic book series by Brian K. Vaughan.
Mellow Brown was born & raised in Cleveland, OH, and studied at Cleveland State University, where he became a software engineer and developed the skills to help urban communities with open-source technology. Today, he is a screenwriter that has previously written for the TV series ‘American Gods’.
CREATIVE CONSULTANT: Mike Johnson is a prolific comic book writer with credits writing Titans, Superman, Batman, Star Trek: Nero and Star Trek: The Official Motion. He is the ongoing writer of the IDWStar Trek series, as well as comic book tie-ins to Fringe, Transformers.
Fernando Dagnino is a Spanish penciller, inker and cover artist with over 75 credits to his name. He has worked for Marvel, DC and IDW comics. He has previously worked with Mike Johnson on the IDWStar Trek comic series. His credits include: Infinite Crisis, Earth 2, Star Trek/Green Lantern, Arrow, Justice League, Suicide Squad, Captain America and the Incredible Hulk.
