REVIEW: Eric Henson’s Eden #1

Story & Pencils: Eric Henson
Inks: Michael Babinski
Colors: Stephen Downer
Letters: Robert Dean
Review: Art Bee

Why do I love science fiction so much? The answer is most assuredly anything can happen at any time and anywhere in this or another universe. The only limitation is in the mind of the creator.
This comic’s cover was definitely this issue’s attraction; main reason being the slender four eyed alien on the cover. It sealed the deal wonderfully.

 Alterna Comics has been quickly moving up my list of favorite publishers mostly for two reasons:  newsprint pages and price point (most issues are ony $1.50). Not too long ago I reviewed Doppelgänger #1, and between it and this issue, the publisher seems to be producing some top shelf stories. A bigger investment will provide more information.

Eden #1 is an action-packed story set in 2714 after an alien race, called the Nomads, has conquered Earth and sent the surviving humans to an alien refugee world, Eden.
The main character is Brigadier General Neriah Willis. She is almost a cliché badass, but that is one of the few clichés I don’t mind. Who doesn’t like the hero to be a badass with a putz sidekick, a man called Christian in this case.

At the start of the story Neriah is in search of her downed ship and her son Avion. She is aided by the aforementioned Christian and Kla’Tuu, from the cover. Kla’Tuu is a Sylth with some wicked mental probing, leeching tentacles and a rather nice disposition.
During this first issue the trio get into quite a bit of trouble while taking the first step towards finding Avion. One of the most interesting points is learning about the big bad of the series. The antagonist is only referred to as Ghost and is alluded to as being extremely old and intelligent.

The action accompanying this journey is smooth and well done, aided by some high quality artwork. Everything from the lines to the colors and shading is definitively some of the best I have seen this year, which is saying a lot since Eric Henson is shouldering most of the work between the drawing and writing.

After perusing the Alterna Comics webstore I believe several titles will be gracing my door step in the near future. With the cost per issue at $1.50 this will be possible without burning an elephant sized hole in my wallet.