Warlands: The Age of Ice

    (Image, 2001-2002)
™ and ©1999 DreamWave Productions

It’s the dawn of a new age. An ice age.

In a mystical world where sorcery has been outlawed, a blind mage, who has extended his lifespan nearly 200 years through magic, has seen enough war and bloodshed over his lifetime and is ready to let himself pass on. But an old foe exacts revenge from the grave, plunging the world into the start of a new — well — age of ice. Old allies of the weary sorcerer again turn to him for aid, as the world slowly begins to approach its wintry end.

The first issue of the new Warlands series is well-written by Adrian Tsing and sets up an interesting enough premise but lacks originality and does little that hasn’t been done in fantasy stories before. Ancient sorcerer Zeph is well-developed, and the impending sense of the world’s end is conveyed well, but little else is of interest. However, the beautiful blend of art and coloring by Pat Lee, James Raiz, and Rob Armstrong at least makes the story appear more attractive. Characters are creatively designed, the hostile weather is captured perfectly, and proper lighting is given to the appropriate environment.

It will undoubtedly be enjoyed by existing Warlands fans and will also appeal to those looking for a decent fantasy story. Those who want to see groundbreaking work, though, should visit a construction site.

— Jim Johnson
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#0 Variation A (Cover A by Pat Lee)

February, 2001
Cover Price: $2.25
7 copies available from $0.99 		Chris SarraciniJames Raiz
#0 Variation B (Cover B by James Raiz)

February, 2001
Cover Price: $2.25
1 copy available for $0.99 		Chris SarraciniJames Raiz
#0.5 Variation A (Cover A)

April, 2002
Cover Price: $2.95
4 copies available from $3.00 		Chris SarraciniLou Kang
#0.5 Variation B (Cover B by Pat Lee)

April, 2002
Cover Price: $2.95
4 copies available from $0.99 		Chris SarraciniLou Kang
#1

July, 2001
Cover Price: $2.95
3 copies available from $1.75 		Patrick Lee, Adrian TsangJames Raiz, Patrick Lee
#1 Variation A (Omnichrome Cover A)

July, 2001
Cover Price: $0.00
1 copy available for $8.99 		Patrick Lee, Adrian TsangJames Raiz, Patrick Lee
#1 Variation B (Archer and beast warrior in the foreground Cover B)

July, 2001
Cover Price: $2.95
3 copies available from $0.75 		Patrick Lee, Adrian TsangJames Raiz, Patrick Lee
#1 Variation C (Winged woman in the background and blind fighter Cover C)

July, 2001
Cover Price: $2.95
3 copies available from $1.00 		Patrick Lee, Adrian TsangJames Raiz, Patrick Lee
#2 Variation A (Brown logo on Cover A)

September, 2001
Cover Price: $2.95
4 copies available from $0.42 		Patrick Lee, Adrian TsangJames Raiz, Patrick Lee, Alvin Lee
#2 Variation B (Blue logo on Cover B)

September, 2001
Cover Price: $2.95
3 copies available from $1.75 		Patrick Lee, Adrian TsangJames Raiz, Patrick Lee, Alvin Lee
#2 Variation C (Brown logo on Cover C)

September, 2001
Cover Price: $2.95
1 copy available for $1.75 		Patrick Lee, Adrian TsangJames Raiz, Patrick Lee, Alvin Lee
#3

October, 2001
Cover Price: $2.95
3 copies available from $3.99 		Patrick Lee, Adrian TsangJames Raiz, Patrick Lee
#3 Variation A

October, 2001
Cover Price: $2.95
1 copy available for $3.98 		Patrick Lee, Adrian TsangJames Raiz, Patrick Lee
#3 Variation B

October, 2001
Cover Price: $2.95
1 copy available for $3.98 		Patrick Lee, Adrian TsangJames Raiz, Patrick Lee
#4

November, 2001
Cover Price: $2.95
4 copies available from $0.99 		Patrick Lee, Adrian TsangJames Raiz, Patrick Lee
#5

December, 2002
Cover Price: $2.95
7 copies available from $0.99 		Adrian TsangPatrick Lee, Lou Kang, James Raiz
#6

June, 2002
Cover Price: $2.95
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#7

August, 2002
Cover Price: $2.95
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#8

October, 2002
Cover Price: $2.95
5 copies available from $0.75 		Adrian TsangMateo Guerrero
#9

November, 2002
Cover Price: $2.95
5 copies available from $0.99 		Adrian TsangMateo Guerrero
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Cover Price: $2.95
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