Exit Generation is set in 2055 and after most of humanity has abandoned the planet. Typically, mankind couldn’t get its act together and some people were left behind unable to be placed on the escape rockets.
The catch? Those left behind have inherited an Earth that’s really quite nice. Without the over-crowding and the associated pollution the planet begins to recover and the remains of mankind are able to adopt a sustainable lifestyle.
It’s boring. At least, that’s what Jack thinks. He’s left to obsess over old stuff like action movies and punk music.
It’s boring until the aliens arrive.
Exit Generation is written by Sam Read. Read has a talent for getting to the point. His writing style is like a hoot on a tight fishing line. It’ll grab you and then begin to reel. It all rests on the hook; if you’re caught then you’re in for the ride. If you’re not so certain about the plot then it’ll start to reel off without you.
I liked it. The set-up is great and all of the twists are worth it. The only hiccup I encountered was with the introductions of the aliens themselves. It was a little quirky and perhaps not quite in the same tone as the rest of the comic book.
Caio Oliveira, the artist, seems like a perfect match for Read’s plot. Combined with Ruth Redmond’s colouring skills Exit Generation has a mottled yet bright appearance – just like a post-abandonment Earth might have. The cover art you see in this review is by Ramon Villalobos. The style is complementary.
Exit Generation is a four part series. I’ve part two on my hard drive and already looking forward to it. Look to a future Irregular Reconnaissance: Comics for thoughts on that.
You can pick up Exit Generation at Read French Comics. I’d give it a chance.
Disclaimer: My copy of Exit Generation was provided for review.
