Crossed Volume 10 (CROSSED TP)

This is the story that shows how the Crossed Universe began. Overall, this is great way to see the background of what occurred to bring about the Crossed apocalypse. The usual depravity is pretty evident (lots of gore), but this also shows how the governments of the world deal with the epidemic. This is plus and minus to the overall story in my opinion. On one hand its fascinating to see world leaders viewing the end of days and how they react to it. On the other hand, most of the action takes place in a bunker, so you hear (not see) what is happening. In any case its a great story with some limitations.

Anytime Garth Ennis returns for a story arc in Crossed, you know it's going to be a good one. And this 7-issue collection in one trade paperback is probably the biggest Crossed story arc in terms of importance to the overall series mythology. I was hesitant at first when I heard Garth Ennis was going to do a "patient zero" storyline for Crossed telling as close as readers will probably get to an explanation to the origins of the Crossed virus but this really surprised me both in terms of its maintaining the permanent sense of chaotic unfathomable mystery to the world and by focusing on the return of the Englishman, Scotsman, Welshman, and Irishman from 'The Fatal Englishman' storyline (one of the best arcs). Seeing that quartet pre-Crossed outbreak days is worth the price alone. If you're a fan of Crossed this is certainly one you cannot miss.

If you're new to the crossed series, do not start here. I recommend reading according to release, not correct timeline.Gives a new depth to The Fatal Englishmen arc and made me re-read it all over again with a brand new appreciation and perspective. A pre-quel done perfectly if you ask me. Great read.

The last Crossed volume that Garth Ennis actually wrote, so this one definitely gets a five star rating. Best Crossed volumes are 1-6, 10, and 14. I have read them all and these are all the best.

If you like it when panel after panel features nothing but nonstop talking, then this is for you. However, if you would rather read something where things, you know, HAPPEN... don't waste your money.This was a real disappointment.

Awesome, great condition!! As far as the comics themselves out of this world!!

I love crossed they never disappoint me! It's wild from start to finish with a usually great story line! And always great drawings. The visuals are perfect every time.

Next to volume one, this is the second most essential of the Crossed series.

The creator returns. And you had forgotten just how wordy he is. There is no Crossed action here and minimal gore. Ennis continues his subtle streak of speaking out against modern politics and being nostalgic about the military of yesteryear.This is an origin story. Oh no you cry. The scary part of all monsters is what you don’t know about them. To have the curtain pulled back or see the wires is always a let-down. But although we meet patient zero and see where it all started the how and why is still satisfyingly vague.Think of this as the comic book version of Prometheus. It’s the tale Ennis wanted to tell but might not be what you wanted to or expected to read. It is a lot of talking heads. Some famous talking heads. But it is still dialogue. We see the early days of characters we have met before and have a lot of amusing one liners.If you were going to miss out any book in the Crossed series it could be this one. Not because it is worse than many of the stories that have come before but because it is irrelevant. It does not advance the Crossed mythos. It answers some questions but we really weren’t that eager to ask.Ennis’s original Crossed book was perfect as it was and is still one of the best stories. Ennis knew that concealing the details in this book made the Crossed a far better read and by spilling the beans now it diminishes the potency and fear of the Crossed as much as over exposure to their violence.The art is fantastic. This series has been extremely lucky in that every incoming artist has been able to embrace the ultra-chromatic vibrancy of the genre. This is no exception and Zanier does an amazing job. The panels, the composition, the characters and military hardware are all perfect, which for talking heads feels a waste. It is a real joy to see a story set in Britain actually look British.This is an unnecessary read that adds little to the franchise but it does it faultlessly.Thumbs Up!

If you like horror & a horrific apocalypse series with dark humor definitely pick up the Crossed series !!

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