Epic Kill Image Comics - This series by
Rafaele Ienco, began as a five issue mini-series but has now made the
transition to ongoing series with the release of the current issue, #6.
Epic Kill first introduces us to a young girl named Song; a pretty name for a pretty girl, whose almost dainty appearance belies her deadly skills. She is, in fact, a living weapon which has been honed to perfection, then aimed at a very valuable and significant target. Her trainer/handler is her Grandfather, and he has prepared her for a very singular purpose, that of taking down the man he holds responsible for... something.
While her goal is clearly homicide, it is not entirely clear, at
least at first, just what her purpose and motivations are. There is, however,
no questioning her resolve from the very beginning; nothing and no one can
divert her from her mission.
What also becomes quickly apparent is that her deep programming has adversely affected her mind. At times she has trouble discerning reality from fantasy. She seems to act from pure instinct rather than conscious effort.
When we finally learn who her target is, the tone is set for the rest of the series. It becomes obvious that after all that Song has done, there is no way she will be allowed to simply walk away.
If you enjoy stories of intrigue and conspiracy, that have lots of
great action, with characters that can prevail against overwhelming odds, Then
Epic Kill is the comic book for you.
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