Habitat

All his life, Hank Cho wanted to join the ranks of the Habsec - the rulersof the orbital habitat his people call home. But when he finds a powerful,forbidden weapon from the deep past, a single moment of violence sets his life -and the brutal society of the habitat - into upheaval. Hunted by thecannibalistic Habsec and sheltered by former enemies, Cho finds himself caughtwithin a civil war that threatens to destroy his world.A new barbariansci-fi adventure from SIMON ROY (Prophet, Jan's Atomic Heart, Tiger Lung).Collecting installments originally serialized in ISLAND MAGAZINE issues 2, 5,and 8.

LIBRARY JOURNAL (STARRED) -- Hank Cho is a newly minted security officer aboard a roughly planet-sized, damaged, and abandoned space station marred by constant war among the tribe-like descendants of the original crew. He discovers some ancient and forbidden technology and is thrust into a sprawling escapade that just might decide the fate of society. Will his discovery doom the station to apocalyptic war, or could this be the first step in the station's reunion with the rest of humankind? Featuring bloody battle scenes, political intrigue, and plenty of giant robots, writer and illustrator Roy (Prophet) has crafted a tale that, while short, easily stands beside the best space opera and sf of the last decade while maintaining a sensibility and aesthetic that fans of edgier, more independent comics will love. Originally serialized in the Image anthology Island issues 2, 5, and 8, collected here for the first time. VERDICT An immensely enjoyable and essential survival tale that fans of visceral action, tales of dystopian futures, sf, and independent comics are sure to embrace.