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BOOM Studios and Keanu Reeves are set to return to the world of the BRZRKR with a brand new collection of stories set within the characters 80,000 year history… BRZRKR: Bloodlines Vol. 1 sees Keanu Reeves joined by writer/artist Steve Skroce, writer/director Mattson Tomlin, fan-favorite artist Rebekah Isaacs, and colorists Dave Stewart and Dee Cunniffe for two unforgettable, violent tales: In Poetry of Madness, B. safeguards the ancient realm of Atlantis as its unstoppable protector. But a sickly monarch symbolizes the rot within the city and the cracks created by a secret cult might spell the end of the legendary kingdom, one beyond even B.’s ability to save. In Fallen Empire, a former kingdom decimated by the BRZRKR has a single survivor…one who must have her story heard and recorded else the same fate befall another damned kingdom. “ BRZRKR is a wide, ever expanding sandbox that Keanu and I like inviting other to play in,” said Executive Editor Eric Harburn. “ Bloodlines Vol. 1 is ...

Rob reviews BRZRKR #9... Boom! Studios, Keanu Reeves , and Matt Kindt 's brutal tale of the immortal B is heading to its conclusion. Throughout the last nine issues, we've seen B recount his personal history as his current "masters" attempt to unlock the secrets to his creation. It's been a rip-roaring ride of blood and non-stop action, that feels like it's sacrificed any semblance of coherent plot. However, with the final arc now starting, could we see a more human side to the monster?  I'm not going to lie, I came into BRZRKR #9 with a bit of curious anticipation. For the vast majority of issues (for me), the narrative has been more miss than hit. While the action sequences are pretty good the narrative feels like it's on repeat. Yet reading the synopsis to this ninth issue makes out that everything has been leading up to this point, however in reality it's just more of the same. After his disappearance underneath the Moj...

Previewing BRZRKR #2... "U.S. government doctor Diana Ahuja seeks to unlock the mysterious B.’s  memories - lifetimes of violence and tragedy like no one else who has ever lived that began with a fateful decision 80,000 years ago. But is Diana here to help him...or is she serving a darker agenda?" BRZRKR is heading to stores on 28 April, 2021. Can't wait? Then check out the official preview images below...

Rob Lake reviews BRZRKR #1... Ever since it was announced last year the hype for BRZRKR has been non-stop. This is arguably down to Hollywood actor, Keanu Reeves being attached as co-writer (along with Matt Kindt ). Now BRZRKR is finally out in the wilds, does this long-awaited comic deserve its hype?  Well, the short answer is a resounding yes. The long-awaited collaboration between Reeves and Kindt kicks off as one giant 44-page action sequence. It's brutal, bloody and downright fantastic. It's an 80's action flick mixed with some good old-school mythology. But all this action comes with a sacrifice to the overall story.  As opening issues go, there's very little in terms of plot development. What we do get is an almost explosive opening that doesn't pull any punches. You could arguably say that something as hyped as BRZRKR needed a kick-ass opening to grab the reader, and it certainly has that, just minus any semblance of a story. Whi...

  Comic Book Preview BRZRKR #1... Keanu Reeves and BOOM! Studios BRZRKR is heading to shelves on March 3rd, 2021.  The limited-run series which has been co-written by both Reeves and Matt Kindt, explores the life of an immortal beings struggle through the ages.  "The man known only as Berzerker is half-mortal and half-God, cursed and compelled to violence...even at the sacrifice of his sanity. But after wandering the Earth for centuries, Berzerker may have finally found a refuge - working with the U.S. Government to fight battles too violent and too dangerous for anyone else. In exchange, Berzerker will be granted the one thing he desires - the truth about his endless blood-soaked existence...and how to end it." Whilst we wait for the launch next week, check out the preview pages below... Rob Lake - For more comic book and video game chat why not follow Geek Culture Reviews on Twitter and Facebook @GeekCultureRev