Review - The Last of Us; American Dreams #3.

Review by Paul Fiander
Writer; Neil Druckmann & Faith Erin Hicks
Art by; Faith Erin Hicks
Colours by; Rachelle Rosenberg
Letters; Clem Robbins
Cover by; Julian Totino Tedesco
Published by; Dark Horse Comics Inc
This is the Third part of the Last of Us; American dreams. If you have not read the first 2 parts please click the link to go to Part 1 and here's the link for Part 2 We try our best to only hint at events in this episode but reading it may spoil the previous part.
The American Dreams up to this point has done a great job showing how Ellie fits into the world. However some rather large characters in the new world have so far been ignored. Obviously this is Ellie's story so there is no Joel or Tess but the Fireflies and Infected have so far only been hinted at. Well that's about to change.

As we left Ellie in the second part she was following Riley to find the Fireflies. The look on Ellie's after Riley told her plan was one of panic and desperation. This sets the mood for the way the Fireflies have been depicted within the story. A mercenary group of outsiders seems to be the best description we have for them. However Riley is intent in joining their cause.

The hunt for the Fireflies is made possible due to Riley's 'liberation' of some of Winston's supplies. The chief among which is a service walkie talkie. How Riley had intended to steal the items is unknown but thanks to Ellie's insistence on tagging along she found a great distraction in Ellie's horse ride.
(The Horse ride in part 2 was perhaps one of the best reminders we have had so far that despite her exterior Ellie still is a child. The look of glee she had while riding really brought this home, it acted as great visual storytelling).
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The Font Cover of the Comic
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The infected make their first appearance.
The front cover (see above) is perhaps my favourite to date. The bond that Riley and Ellie share can be seen by the protective actions of the older girl. Also the use of colour is also carried on throughout the story with vivid colours now being seemingly reserved for high emotions.

This is a very strong chapter and is helped by the scene setting done in part 2. The action is well done and the twists and turns will keep you turning the page right to the end. The writers have to take a lot of credit for making believable characters that you are able to identify with. This is mirrored perfectly by the visual depictions created by the artist Faith Erin Hicks (also the co-writer) and colourist Rachelle Rosenberg.
The Comic is available in both print and digital from Dark Horse comics. Follow this link for more details.

Wrap Up

The Good  - Visuals of Infected, Way the action is depicted.
The Bad   - 

Score - 4.5/5
Images courtesy of Dark Horse Comics and SCEE
Comic - Provided by Dark Horse Comics