Blade Runner: Black Lotus: Las Vegas #1
| Writer | Nancy A. Collins |
| Artist | Jesus Hervas |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Continues the story started in the 2021 anime series!
This all-new series sees the deadly Replicant combat model Elle – aka The Black Lotus Killer – continue searching for answers about her mysterious past.
Elle’s quest takes her to the irradiated city of Las Vegas (later seen in Blade Runner 2049), a sand-choked ghost-town of forgotten memories following the detonation of a dirty bomb.
There she finds a community of role-playing Replicants, abandoned hospitality models from the old casinos now living as embodiments of ancient Egyptian and Roman royalty. Meanwhile, Niander Wallace, smarting from hi
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CRITIC REVIEWS
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8.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Aug 08, 2025Blade Runner Black Lotus: Las Vegas #1 is a gripping, atmospheric debut that adds depth to the franchise's mythology with a gritty setting, stylish art, and a tense narrative. While longtime fans will get the most out of the returning characters and plot threads, the strong visuals and noir storytelling still make it a worthwhile entry point for curious newcomers. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comical Opinions - Gabriel Hernandez
Sep 18, 2025BLADE RUNNER BLACK LOTUS: LAS VEGAS #1 kicks off its run with sand in your teeth and paranoia in your veins. It's all setup, but setup laced with knives, grudges, and radioactive neon. The Doll Squad is primed to explode, Elle is a fugitive moth circling the Vegas flame, and Wallace sits smug at the center like a spider in the dark. If this opening is the hand we've been dealt, the game promises to get very bloody, very fast. Read Full Review
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7.0
The Comic Book Spot - beastfire
Sep 19, 2025Maybe not the greatest jumping-on point for newcomers, but Blade Runner Black Lotus: Las Vegas #1 is interesting enough to make one curious about playing catch-up. Read Full Review
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