In the far reaches of deep space, the ultimate fail-safe of an extinct alien race has finally counted down to zero…and the robot army called Dead Hand has been activated. The civilization that built them has fallen…and, now, to combat the doomsday threat that destroyed their world, Dead Hand will complete the mission that their creators could not. Soulless and brutal, this billion-strong legion is the phantom army of a dead world…and it will cleanse the universe by any means necessary. But what unthinkable menace were they created to destroy? And will Dead Hand’s slow march across the galaxy spell death for countless worlds?

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

This preview tries to pick up momentum with new threats and high-stakes action but ultimately falls flat due to clunky storytelling and underdeveloped plot points.

In a way this preview feels more like a transition issue that lacks the punch needed to leave a lasting impression.

The artwork in this preview is easily the best part of this preview. Because the artwork in this comic book is solid, with dynamic action scenes and detailed armor designs that are a highlight of the series.

This preview hints at interesting future conflicts and new enemies, which could develop into something more compelling down the line.

The story in this preview feels very disjointed, with abrupt scene changes and confusing transitions that make it hard to follow the plot or understand character motivations.

The storyline’s stake in this preview feel vague, and the action sequences, while visually exciting, don’t carry enough weight to made me care about the story of this preview or anything else about this preview.

The characters in this preview, lack a lot of depth and emotional stakes. Which have left me feeling disconnected from their struggles. Which didn’t help me liking the characters or care about their journeys in this preview.

This preview relies heavily on exposition, telling rather than showing, which slows down pacing and reduces engagement.

So will I buy and read the full version of this comic book ? I don’t think I will. The main reason behind this is how poorly this preview was very uninteresting for me personally.

I Give This Book 2 / 5