Protector #1 – 2020 kicks off an ambitious post-apocalyptic saga from Simon Roy, Daniel M. Bensen, and Artyom Trakhanov, blending sci-fi, ancient mythology, and dystopian tribal warfare into one strikingly original narrative. Published by Image Comics, this debut issue immediately immerses readers in a ruined, far-future Earth where the past and future collide in visually stunning and thematically rich ways.

Set on the North American continent long after civilisation has fallen, Protector introduces a harsh world ruled by warring tribes and strange religious orders. When a slave girl named Mari stumbles upon an ancient war machine — a deadly relic from a long-lost technological era — she unwittingly triggers a chain of events that could shift the fragile balance of power across the land.

The writing is layered and confident. Roy and Bensen’s world-building is dense, yet rewarding, revealing a society that’s both primitive and deeply influenced by the remnants of old technology and myth. It’s a world where religion, war, and artificial intelligence intersect, and the first issue hints at themes of resurrection, control, and human legacy. There's no spoon-feeding here — readers are encouraged to absorb the clues and immerse themselves in the mystery.

Artyom Trakhanov’s art is raw, visceral, and incredibly distinctive. His gritty linework and exaggerated forms perfectly complement the comic’s themes of decay and rebirth. Every panel feels lived-in, with landscapes that echo the grandeur of fallen civilisations and character designs that reflect a blend of indigenous influence and sci-fi remnants. The colour palette is earthy and haunting, evoking the scorched world these characters inhabit.

Protector #1 is an ideal pick for fans of Prophet, Dune, or Mad Max-style storytelling with a cerebral edge. It’s ambitious, unpredictable, and unapologetically bold — a comic that respects its readers’ intelligence and offers something truly unique on the shelf.

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