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Shorty want a thug, bottles in the club: First Dead Space comic available online photo

Dead Space’s narrative is certainly special, despite the conclusion’s somewhat disappointing nature. In an attempt to expand the Dead Space universe, EA and Image Comics partnered up for a prequel series of comic books that originally hit stores on March 3, 2008. Newsarama is currently hosting the first full issue of the series for those who missed out.

The comic sheds a bit of light on Unitarian theology, as well as the origins of the Marker in relation to the Ishimura’s arrival. It is a light read that definitely expands what could have been more fleshed out (or dismembered) in the game. It also stays true to the game’s tone and atmosphere – even down to the lack of urinals.

If reading a comic book is a problem, Hamza obtained the perfect solution way back in August when he visited EA Redwood Shores' studio. Along with a lesson of all things Dead Space, the team also gifted him with video versions of the series. Books one through four can be found here and five through six here

[via Joystiq]








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Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/02/2009 20:42
Clockwork
I thought the game was pretty great, but I don't think this sort of extra background story is necessary.

Brad, what's up with the "Shorty want a thug" title?
Amaru's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/02/2009 20:42
Amaru
shorty wanna be a thug
all eyez on me
1996
2pac
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/02/2009 20:46
RonBurgandy2010
What has gotten into you lately?
Brad Nicholson's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/02/2009 20:57
Brad Nicholson
@Clockwork - Nick wanted to see more hip hop on the front page.
Muddy Waterz's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/02/2009 21:02
Muddy Waterz
Awesome title haha.
vishusdelishus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/02/2009 21:08
vishusdelishus
I don't wanna be a dick or anything, but the art is awful.

Also, more hip hop on the front page works for me!
Daxelman's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/02/2009 21:15
Daxelman
Nick needs to check out Cannibal Ox. That is the real shit.

Anyways, I love Dead Space Comic's art.
Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/02/2009 21:26
Clockwork
Well that's fair.
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/02/2009 21:48
Jonathan Holmes
The artist is Ben Templesmith, and I think he's pretty awesome.

Wormwood:Gentleman Corpse is his best book, but he also did the art for the original 30 Days of Night comic, some Silient Hill comics, and tons of other horror comics.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/02/2009 22:05
Nick Chester
Can Ox is my jam. Vast Aire is my boy. OK, we don't know each other ...
ran24's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/02/2009 22:26
ran24
the art is so bad
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/03/2009 00:07
Qraze
Tupac is my favorite rapper! i love about everything he did including his poetry.
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/03/2009 03:15
The Amazing Shenazin
sadly I found Dead Space to be really disappointing
Horatio Caine's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/03/2009 04:02
Horatio Caine
I fail to see how Weezy (Lil Wayne) & Dead Space connect.
Cowzilla3's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/03/2009 11:14
Cowzilla3
It's the damn kids and their hibbity hop that's ruinin' our country.
007's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/03/2009 15:52
007
niiiiiiiiiiice
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2009 15:11
Holyetheline
Hell yeah. I'll have to check this out.
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