Two of the mainstays of geek culture, comics and games have shared an awkward relationship – for many years, games were re-imagined to mediocre effect in print. There were exceptions, but today it’s much easier to find well-considered game-comics. Here are some of the best.
Tomb Raider
Based on the 2014 reboot of Lara Croft’s interactive escapades, esteemed writer Gail Simone’s Tomb Raider comics do a marvellous job of replicating the spirit of their source material. They also provide an entry point into Croft’s fictional world for series newcomers and those who’ve not played a Tomb Raider game or read the associated comics in some time.
Assassin’s Creed
With issue one of their latest creation still warm from the printing presses, writers Anthony Del Col and Conor McCreery capture much of what makes the best Assassin’s Creed games so enticing while delivering convincing characters and a snappy pace. .
EVE Valkyrie
The EVE Valkyrie comics take a rather bold step in that they are based on a game yet to see release. Valkyrie is the virtual reality space dog-fighting spin-off of distinct MMO EVE Online, and here DMZ author Brian Wood is at the helm of this pictorial prelude.
Injustice: Gods Among Us
Starting out as a beat ’em up game based on the DC Comics world, when spun back into comic form Injustice made for a surprisingly interesting read. The story recently concluded after a four-year run and proves good comics can inspire good games that make for good comics.
