Escape from New York: Escape From Chicago #1
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| Writer | Kyle Higgins |
| Artist | Val Rodrigues |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Once you go in, you don’t come out—
—unless your name is Snake Plissken! Plissken now survives as a coyote, smuggling people and contraband across the dangerous dead zones between prison territories like Chicago. It’s a hard and bitter job. But when he’s hired to extract a woman wanted by the city’s warlord, Snake sees one more chance at redemption—or one more chance for the universe to kick his ass.
Introducing new settings and characters with all the dystopian insanity you know and love, superstar writer & film director Kyle Higgins teams with artist Val Rodrigues for an explosive new series revamping the beloved
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9.0
Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell
Sep 23, 2026Escape from New York: Escape from Chicago #1 delivers a gripping return for Snake Plissken, pairing brutal action with a compelling personal stake. Strong writing and atmospheric artwork make this an exciting start to the series. This should be on the top of the list to pick up at the shop for any fan of the franchise. Well nonfans of the franchise will still enjoy it and should also consider grabbing this first issue. Read Full Review
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9.0
Nerd Initiative - anthony cooley
Sep 23, 2026The first issue moves fast, but it still finds room to establish the central mystery and leave Snake facing a threat with real personal stakes. Escape from New York: Escape from Chicago #1 is a strong continuation of the franchise: bleak, violent, and driven by a Snake Plissken who remains compelling precisely because he would rather keep moving than become anyone’s hero. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - Collier Jennings
Sep 22, 2026Escape From New York: Escape From Chicago #1 is a great start to expanding upon the sci-fi cult classic, telling a new story that keeps all of the grit, bloodshed and character work that defined its cinematic predecessor. Read Full Review
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