Frontiersman is in jail, but there is a world filled with other heroes. Check out the new character Antioch in Antioch #1 by Image Comics!
ANTIOCH #1
Writer: Patrick Kindlon
Artist: Marco Ferrari
Colorist: Marco Ferrari
Letterer: Jim Campbell
Editor: James Hepplewhite
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: September 7th, 2022
Previously in Antioch: Frontiersman was arrested after accidentally killing a man in self-defense during a protest. However, Frontiersman has friends and enemies everywhere.
A NEW CONTENDER
Antioch #1 is a character that attacks places that harm the environment. Initially, he is attacking an oil rig but changes focus when he hears that Frontiersman has been arrested. Meanwhile, Frontiersman is taken to a supervillain prison. He has a ton of enemies here, and the warden is treating him on the same level as actual supervillains. “Tower Tom” starts a fight with him. Since everyone is depowered, it is a fair brawl.
Antioch says goodbye to his crew and attacks an oil pipeline destroying a forest. However, he is attacked by Battle XX, a mercenary in a battle suit. Antioch defeats Battle XX but allows himself to get arrested.
A NEW SAGA
Frontiersman was a great comic series that introduced us to a wondrous world. This series shows another prominent character in the universe and continues the theme of man versus society and man versus nature. Antioch #1 has a lot of promise, but the title character doesn’t have the same charm as Frontiersman. He seems more of a mystery and isn’t a relatable hero yet. As the miniseries progresses, I’m confident that the creative team will slowly reveal the characteristics of Antioch and allow the reader to become attached. Unlike Frontiersman, Antioch is going to be a slow burn. Luckily, this is an ongoing series where we can fully explore the character.
Antioch #1 continues the theme of nature’s destruction, capitalistic tendencies, and consequences. The villain, so far, is a company chopping down a forest for an oil pipeline. The antagonist is a mercenary for hire. Despite this, I’m unsure how Antioch fits into the theme. Frontiersman represented an old guy realizing he could still make a difference, but Antioch is a vastly different character. He wants to go to jail to meet Frontiersman, but why was his crime the oil pipeline? Hopefully, his motivations will be revealed next issue.
BOTTOM LINE: THRILLING
Antioch #1 is an exciting new series from the creators of Frontiersman. It is cool to be at the forefront of a brand-new superhero universe. Especially when there aren’t decades of storylines to catch up on. Antioch #1 is a solid 4 out of 5 stars, and I can’t wait to see what happens next!
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Antioch #1
Antioch #1 doesn't have the charm of Frontiersman but promises a great adventure regardless.
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Christopher Rondeau is a storyteller based in Tulsa, OK. Finding himself with little work, he ended up creating a job as a Game Master full time on the internet. Chris spends most of his days reading everything he can, writing bad fiction, and watching old Digimon cartoons with his daughter. Sometimes you can find him Dungeon Mastering a podcast or streaming on twitch. Recently, he has completed his Master's degree with a focus on collaborative storytelling. Find out more at https://rondeaucreator.com