Return to the original world of Blade Runner 2019.
When the wife of a rich industrialist goes on the run with his daughter, Blade Runner ASHINA is called in to track her down as a favour to the woman’s husband — a man, second only, in power, to Eldon Tyrell. As Ash investigates the disappearance she uncovers a deadly and shocking conspiracy, and goes after a rogue Nexus -6 Replicant unlike any she’s ever faced before…
Welcome to the rain soaked world of Los Angeles 2019 — a dystopic world of Replicants, Spinners and hardboiled future noir. Veteran Blade Runner Detective Aahana 'Ash' Ashina finds herself in a race against time to find a billionaire’s missing wife and child before they are gone forever. With her only suspects being renegade replicants, she’s out for blood.
About the Authors
Michael Green is a New York American writer and producer. Green has written for TV and several feature film screenplays, including Logan, Alien: Covenant, Blade Runner 2049 and Murder on the Orient Express, all in 2017. Logan, co-written with James Mangold and Scott Frank, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He is also the co-author of several graphic novels including Batman: Lovers and Madmen, Super-Man/Batman and Supergirl with Mike Johnson.
Mike Johnson is a prolific comic book writer with credits writing Titans, Superman, Batman, Star Trek: Nero and Star Trek: The Official Motion Picture. He is the ongoing writer of the IDW Star Trek series, and comic book tie-ins to Fringe and Transformers.
About the Illustrator
Andres Guinaldo is a versatile Spainish penciller, artist, cover and backup artist. He has over 185 credits to his name and has worked for Marvel and DC comics including Green Lantern, Justice League, Suicide Squad, Captain America and The Incredible Hulk.
Industry Reviews
"Blade Runner fans will find plenty to nourish them with this new chapter in their favourite dystopian future, written and illustrated by those who have a healthy respect and love of what's gone before, but also willing to the take the story in new directions. That's the spirit! 10/10" - ScFi Bulletin "It's what Blade Runner fans have been waiting for ... Green and Johnson have written a perfect first chapter ... A fantastic comic to expand the world of the films ... a must-read for anyone who enjoys police procedurals. Titan Comics put their best foot forward representing this universe with this series. 5/5" - The Borg
"Expand[s] the world that fans love" - Gaming Trend
"The beginnings of a masterpiece. An absolute must-have for Blade Runner and Cyberpunk fans alike. 5/5" - Big Comic Page
"Hits all the right notes, from nostalgia to pacing to the new, foreboding angle, and the latest brooding protagonist" - Tor.com
"Hits the ground running in what looks to be a must-read new entry in the franchise" - Adventures in Poor Taste
"Everything I could have wanted in a Blade Runner story. It's new, it's original, but you know the terrain. I love it" - Bleeding Cool
"Offering another rich window into this world rife with story potential Blade Runner 2019 #1 is the best possible scenario when it comes to a new "expanded universe" connected to an iconic film franchise" - Newsarama
"It's sparing, it's beautiful... makes the comic feel like a classic noir tale" - Perfect Organism
"A blend of hardboiled noir and grungy sci-fi that means 2019 instantly feels at home in the Blade Runner canon. It's an engaging tale, with much mystery set up and a thrilling cliffhanger that'll leave you eagerly awaiting the next issue" - Starburst Magazine
"A fantastic comic to expand the world of the films ... 5/5" - But Why Tho
"Intriguing storytelling combines with an excellent look into a familiar world to tell a new tale in the Blade Runner franchise" - Multiversity Comics
"Captur[es] the Blade Runner mythos while planting the seeds to a story that could be as riveting as its start" - Hulking Reviewer
"Guinaldo's pencils evoke the film's angles and lighting with a hectic grit" - Rogues Portal
"Nails the sci-fi noir tone of the films but doesn't feel like its retreading familiar ground ... likely to hooks fans and have them coming back for more" - ComicBook.com
"Truly felt like an extension of the film ... 5/5" - Nerdly
"Their atmospheric-noir script respectfully honours Blade Runner's past while crafting enough intrigue about its new investigative story" - Set The Tape
"Appropriately encapsulates the tone of characters, friendships and relationships ... [the] presentation is incredible from the front cover onwards" - Zombie Chimp
"The artwork looks like it could have been pulled from the film's concept art" - SciFi 4 Me
"Titan Comics hugely impressive extension of the cinematic world really hits the ground running" - Flickering Myth
"A taut, film noir-esque thriller ... a great read and worthy successor and addition to the Blade Runner mythos" - Forces of Geek
"A sophisticated bit of Christian Ward brilliance, delicately rendered with porcelain grace and dizzying ability." - Doomrocket
"A perfect balance of futuristic punk and noir ... Cutting dialogue intensifies mood and character-building ... Blade Runner 2019 is what a great comic should be" - Aurealis
"The story & plot development is strong, smooth and utterly daring" - Reading With A Flight Ring
