One of my favorite movie characters is back, and starring in
a Comic book role that only he can bring to life, Snake Plissken. That’s right
Escape from New York continues and our cocky, smart-assed, needs-an attitude-adjustment,
hero is back!
Starting out right where the movie left off, Snake screws
over the president, switching the all-important tape, that will supposedly stop
the next World War with a classic tune, unfortunately because of copyright
issues that song, the theme to American Bandstand, never gets named (oops).
This all-new story takes Snake on even more imaginative adventures.
Escape from New York # 1 takes Snake on a road-trip to
Florida. According to a group of thieves that pick Snake up while hitchhiking,
Florida has seceded from the United States and is the only place left on the
continent for people like Snake, i.e. rabble rousers, criminals and anyone who
refuses to conform. According to these strangers, Florida is ruled by twins who
possess powers like "controlling weather, stopping time, and turning a
meal for one into a meal for thousands.” Snake makes his way to the Florida
border, where he must endure a challenge called "The Crucible" to
ensure that he is a worthy citizen of the Sunshine State.
The story written by Christopher Sebela is unique and
well-written, especially given the fact that Snake Plissken does not have much
to say. He is a man that keeps his thoughts to himself, preferring to observe
rather than speak. The artwork by artist Diego Barreto is superb, showing the
ever changing emotions on characters faces and giving the comic book a
cinematic feel in the action scenes, bringing them vividly to life and making
it one of the most eye-popping comics on shelves today!
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