Geek Culture Reviews

Rob reviews Warhammer 40,000: Sisters of Battle #1... The Warhammer 40,000 Universe is quite an untapped source when it comes to comic books. Whilst there have been some forms of a Warhammer comic throughout the years, none of them has stood the test of time - or lasted long within the bloated comic book market. This time around things looks to be different as Marvel partners with Games Workshop to bring a tale of the Adepta Sororitas aka The Sisters of Battle to comic pages.  Warhammer 40,000: Sisters of Battle tells the story of the planet Siscia that's in the midst of open rebellion against its Imperial masters. Hoping to quell this dissent before it spreads to the rest of the planetary system, a small group of Battle Sisters from the Orders Militant have been given the task. The Sisters soon face enormous odds as the Imperial's greatest enemy - the forces of Chaos - seem to be pulling the rebellions strings from deep below the planet's surface.  ...

Previewing Warhammer 40,000: Sisters of Battle #1... Marvel are delving into the Warhammer 40,000 Universe this coming Wednesday with the launch of Sisters of Battle. And from the preview (which you can check out below) it's already shaping up to be quite the tale!  ' SURVIVE THE GRIM DARKNESS OF THE FUTURE WITH THE SISTERS OF BATTLE! A squad of Adepta Sororitas, led by CANONESS VERIDYAN arrive on planet Siscia to retrieve a lost Inquisitorial acolyte and put down a heretical uprising. As Novitiate GHITA’S first mission with her Order gets underway, what should be an easy mission turns into something much worse, as an unknown force deep within the subterranean city of the planet rears its ugly head! It’s no-holds-barred action, mystery, and daemons galore as the all-female military force lets bolters blaze and flamers scorch in this all-new saga! Show your faith and fervor to the Emperor by joining us for the start of the next phase of WARHAMMER comics ...