How did he leapt onto the diversity bandwagon? Because one character is black and another asian? Seems you're a little paranoid.
Oblivion Song #1
| Writer | Robert Kirkman |
| Artist | Lorenzo De Felici |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
A decade ago, 300,000 citizens of Philadelphia were suddenly lost in Oblivion. The government made every attempt to recover them, but after many years, they gave up. Nathan Cole...won't. He makes daily trips, risking his life to try and rescue those still living in the apocalyptic hellscape of Oblivion. But maybe...Nathan is looking for something else? Why can't he resist the siren call of the Oblivion Song?
CRITIC REVIEWS
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AIPT - Connor Christiansen
Feb 19, 2018Add Oblivion Song to the list of must-read Robert Kirkman books -- it's a flawless debut. Read Full Review
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PopCultHQ - Joshua Winchester
Mar 01, 2018Come one and come all. Enter into Oblivion. A land where nothing is what it seems and danger abounds. See the start of Nathan Cole's saga to once again traverse this dread place and bring as many of Philadelphia's citizens back into the world as he can. It's thrills and chills and all waiting within these printed pages. Read Full Review
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The Brazen Bull - Charlie Chipman
Mar 07, 2018Oblivion Song #1 is a fresh and exciting new series from comic book heavyweight Robert Kirkman;Oblivion Song #1, an intense and visually impressive debut, stands out as one of Image's best and most promising new series. The concept is rock-solid and the execution is flawless. Oblivion Song #1 is an absolute must-read for comic book readers who are eager to experience something new. Read Full Review
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Spartantown - Enrique Rea
Mar 11, 2018'Oblivion Song' could be the next great sci-fi fantasy in comics. Kirkman has already written a year's worth of material so it'll have every opportunity to catch fire with readers. With that many scripts in the can, Kirkman's passion for the series will likely translate to big sales. More importantly, the book speaks for itself, likely to seduce readers as Oblivion has seduced Cole, monsters and all. Read Full Review
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Horror DNA - James Ferguson
Mar 13, 2018This is a perfect example of how you create a #1 issue. Oblivion Song is the total package, delivering terrifying monsters, personal character development, stunning artwork, and a great story. Do not sleep on this series. Read Full Review
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9.8
Comic Crusaders - Johnny "The Machine" Hughes
Feb 20, 2018Oblivion Song offers Kirkman fans a chance to start something new, just in case they are getting a little worn out by the constant "everyone versus us" element of The Dead, with a book that hides it complexity behind a veil of a cartoon style art. Read Full Review
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Comicsverse - Matt Attanasio
Mar 07, 2018OBLIVION SONG #1 builds the foundation for what will undoubtedly be a beautiful series. There's a great deal of promise in this series, and I look forward to seeing it continue for a long, long time. Read Full Review
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You Don't Read Comics - Tom Finn
Mar 14, 2018Kirkman's writing on the series didn't disappoint. He has come up with a fresh concept for a new series that looks to be very promising and full of excitement, just as he has done in the past with The Walking Dead and the recently ended Invincible series. Read Full Review
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Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
Mar 07, 2018Oblivion Song has all the makings of a major hit for Image and is easily recommended for readers looking for something fresh and fun. Read Full Review
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Newsarama - Justin Micallef
Mar 06, 2018Oblivion Song is a stellar debut from Kirkman and De Felici, as he dives into full-on sci-fi after his years in the trenches of horror and superheroes. Transporting readers to another world, the freakish creatures of Oblivion have their share of scares even as you fall deeper and deeper into a wondrous fantasy. It’s not just the danger, it’s the seduction of it all - so take your time with this Oblivion Song. Breathe it in, and let yourself explore this strange new world… but be careful not to be swept away. Read Full Review
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Comics Bulletin - Daniel Gehen
Mar 07, 2018The design for Nathan, inside the aforementioned hellscape, maintains a traditional superhero silhouette. And given the monsters he must fight off, the book reads like a perfect blend of Kirkman's greatest hits. That's not at all a bad thing, as it makes for one hell of an enjoyable experience. Oblivion Song #1 had high expectations, and the creative team clears that hurdle with ease. Read Full Review
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We The Nerdy - Kyle Simcox
Mar 08, 2018I absolutely loved it all, honestly. So much so, that I'm actually really bummed out I missed out on a chance to get one of the Collector's Editions when I had the chance. What the first issue does best is that it sets up the world without bombarding the reader with too many questions. Read Full Review
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Graphic Policy - Brett
Mar 07, 2018There's a lot of build up to this first issue and it lives up to the hype in every way. It's a fantastic new series that delivers in experience and characters and there's no doubt it'll be a hit and massive seller. The visuals and world building is fantastic, with every detail adding to the experience. But, it's the heart and experience at the center of it all that's the driver. We get the sense of loss and trauma from these characters. Their pathos is our draw. There's clearly a lot of thought put into not just the first issue but the series as a whole and we're in for an interesting an entertaining ride. Read Full Review
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8.6
Monkeys Fighting Robots - News Desk
Feb 21, 2018If you are a fan of Kirkman, OBLIVION SONG #1 is a must-have. If you are new to comics, this is a compelling sci-fi adventure packed with emotion. Read Full Review
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8.6
SnapPow.com - John McCubbin
Mar 06, 2018Oblivion Song #1 is an intriguing first issue that manages to excite, whilst giving us a touch of mystery along the way. It isn't likely to re-invent the genre, but between some unorthodox storytelling and its character driven nature, I am sure this will quickly become yet another hit for Robert Kirkman and Skybound. Read Full Review
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8.5
Graphic Policy - christopher scott author
Feb 25, 2018The first issue is hyped and delivers an experience that entertains and creates a world we both do and don't want to visit. Read Full Review
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8.5
ComicBuzz - Kyle Malone
Mar 06, 2018Overall, the pilot issue of Oblivion Song has a slightly weaker hook than we might have expected. But with promises of monsters and alternate dimensions, its fair to say our journey into the world of Oblivion has likely only just begun. Read Full Review
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8.5
Multiversity Comics - Reed Hinckley-Barnes
Mar 08, 2018Final Verdict: 8.5 " "Oblivion Song" #1 is an exciting debut. An issue full of action, while still dealing with some heavy, personal topics. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett
Mar 07, 2018Oblivion Song #1 is likely to exceed the expectations of readers across the board. It reveals De Felici as an artist well worth watching as he crafts setting and characters in equally fascinating degrees. It also pushes Kirkman beyond his comfort zone. Read Full Review
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Geekery Magazine - Lucas Fashina
Mar 07, 2018Oblivion Song #1 comes with 2 covers the cover A is by Lorenzo De Felici. The Cover B is also by Lorenzo De Felici but is a part of a limited-edition collectors set (Limited to 1,000 print) that also includes a 11 statue, an exclusive art print, and a collector's lapel pin and an exclusive foil stamp. If you plan on speculating on this title it might be worth your time to also pick up Walking Dead #176 which has an Oblivion Song preview that features the first appearance main character Nathan. Read Full Review
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8.0
Weird Science - Andrew McAvoy
Mar 10, 2018This story starts strong and we know that at the time of writing there are 13 issues of this book already in the pipeline and that this is a vast storytelling exercise that we are only just dipping into. I wasn't sure about the art at the start of this book, but once I got used to it, it worked perfectly. This book is an intriguing one and I think it will develop into a pretty gripping tale. Read Full Review
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8.0
We Have A Hulk - Nicola Austin
Mar 11, 2018Oblivion Song #1is a very promising start to a really intriguing story, especially following the revelation at the end of the issue. The first book sets up this new World so well and I'm really looking forward to diving into Oblivion more and unravelling the mystery of the Transference, as I feel we've only scratched the surface. Read Full Review
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7.6
Outright Geekery - Joshua Rathbun
Feb 10, 2018A cool new world of craziness for fans of Outcast and The Walking Dead. Read Full Review
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The GCRN - Daniel Clark
Feb 12, 2018Oblivion Song #1 is a good issue to what could be a great series. For those hoping for the next great comic have some patience as the elements that make a great story are here and ready to be developed. Read Full Review
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Nerdophiles - Kylee Sills
Mar 07, 2018The solid, if somewhat perfunctory, start to this series and that twist ending has piqued my interest enough that I'll be sure to pick up the second issue to find out where things are headed. Fans of Kirkman will be pleased with this debut and the world that the creative team has designed, it's both comfortably in his wheelhouse and something new. Read Full Review
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7.0
Bleeding Cool - Joshua Davison
Mar 09, 2018Oblivion Song #1 is an intriguing start. It does have structural flaws; the premise stresses the suspension of disbelief and the narrative gets lost in its own world-building while failing to grasp how best to convey some of its own themes. However, there is enough interesting material to warrant a recommendation. Plus, the art is solid despite some of its own problems. Feel free to check this one out. Read Full Review
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6.0
Comic Bastards - Dustin Cabeal
Feb 15, 2018There's still something intriguing here and I'll be back to read more of Oblivion Song. The new trend in comics seems to be safe first issues that excite the reader just enough to bring them back and then to wow them with the second issue. We'll see if that's true here. If you're a fan of Kirkman's this is an easy sell. It's vintage Kirkman and he's found a balance between the Apocalypse and the modern world. His writing is comfortable here and he has a talented artist guiding the story. The flip side of this is that if you're tired of Kirkman's writing, this isn't likely to bring you back to his books. Read Full Review
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Strong first issue
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9.5
Awesome first issue! I can't wait to see where this goes.
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The concept seems cool. The art is a bit cartoonish but looks good nonetheless. I like some of Kirkman's stuff so I'll be pulling this one and see where it goes.
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Kirkman is the greatest example of a successful comic book writer today and Oblivion Song support that. Kirkman has introduced another world and combined the wasteland, politics, and strong personal narrative to create a really wonderful first issue. Image has been looking for another Saga or Walking Dead to add to its titles and Oblivion Song may just be that next huge title. Lorenzon De Felici does amazing work and crafts a world and culture that feels lived in and fresh all at the same time. There are many dystopian future stories, but how many stories do we have of culture just moving on from the tragedy and leaving people behind. The left behind people is a story that many can relate to and what Kirkman does best is speak to the human more
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Robert Kirkman's new series "Oblivion Song" opens with a bit of a challenging first issue...I kind of felt my way along the story trying to make sense of it all...Kirkman does not offer a lot of exposition, which is a bit disarming at first, but by the end the story finds its place and ends with a cool hook that has me curious for issue 2. The Lorenzo De Felici art was a bit of a surprise to me, but I really liked the look of the book and Felici's storytelling. I liked it!
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8.5
Really enjoyable start to the story, but I'm not a fan of the art. I'm for sure interested to see where this story goes and whether Kirkman can capture the magic of the walking dead series again in this book
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A great set up, amazing art, has helped heal the sting of Invincible concluding.
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8.5
This series gets off to a cool start. I really like the design of Oblivion. The art is especially strong and there is certainly some potential to build a pretty good story from here.
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8.0
A pretty strong introduction to this new world and story. Some of the elements may not be too original, but knowing Kirkman, that shouldn't be too much of an issue. Art was great, and worked well here.
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7.5
I liked this. It didn't blow me away and I really don't like the art. However, it's original and definitely has my interest, so sticking with it.
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7.0
Kirkman has leapt onto the 'diversity' bandwagon with this one, and the artwork isn't that good. However, I will give this a few issues to see if it improves.
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5.5
At first I didn't understand what happen. I have to moving forward & back in my reading in both moment for fully understand it. So Walking dead is done, but Kirkman have another apocalyptic story with screwed human to narrate. I like what a character said & that will in my mind be the picture of this book. "If he wasn't lost ... If you didn't feel so guilty about how you left things between you ... you wouldn't give a DAMN about those people". And there will be no story to tell. So do Kirkham have a unfinish business with Walking dead ? Maybe that would relate to people didn't see homeless people or refugee, but I doubt it. It would be a great message. But not the one I see there. Cover - The regular is fine. 1.5/2 Writing - Not perf more
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4.0
So. This is Robert Kirkman's "amazing" new series. What this series is is disappointment. The lack of dialogue may seem like a cool effect, but in this scenario, it makes the story more confusing and more reliant on the art, which is basically reliant on the story. It is fine, just not good enough to carry the whole book. The story is also way too rushed and should be built up more rather than dropping you into this world with no further explanation. I would literally not even care if a single character died because Kirkman, the damn creator of Rick Grimes and Daryl Dixon creates bland and boring characters that are just too average to be anything good. All in all, Oblivion Song is an interesting premise, but executed extremely poorly.
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