Alien Legion: On the Edge »

An all-new Titan Books series, created by Carl Potts (The Punisher) and written and drawn by a host of comics' superstars. Meet the Alien Legion - home to every creeping, slithering scumbag the Universe saw fit to dump in a uniform. And the worst of the worst? Force Nomad -hard-bitten warriors loyal only to each other... and certainly not to the Galarchy that sends them to die in unmarked graves, drenched in rainbow-hued shades of blood. In 'On the Edge', Force Nomad finds itself trapped on the event horizon of a black hole and up against a warlike species who see the various Nomads as one huge buffet! Features a new cover by comics greats Alan Davis and Mark Farmer!

Publishers Weekly

This graphic novel's title refers to an eclectic band of space beings from throughout the galaxy who have banded together as Force Nomad to complete all tasks assigned them by the Galarchy. These warriors aren't typical do-gooders, though; most of the Force Nomad were the worst their region had to offer. Although loyal to each other (for the most part), Force Nomad isn't regarded as anything other than fodder by their superiors. The Galarchy would be thrilled if each new mission resulted in the destruction of the Force Nomad, but the misfits keep bucking the systems and beating the odds. However, now the group's in a tight spot, trapped in a black hole with a cannibalistic race looking at them and their ship as a smorgasbord. This just might be one time the Alien Legion's sunk. What's so compelling about this group of characters is that they are aliens you wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley or come up against in a drunken brawl. Some have goodness in them, but it's the ones with the edge, the unpredictable players, that really make this story click. Stroman's art is electric; his use of various perspectives and angles results in some strong storytelling. Although some pages feature six or more panels, nothing about the art looks cramped or rushed; it's clear the artist took just as much care with the images as the writer took with the words. (Mar.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.