Like any proper issued numbered "0" (don't get me started on that tradition), Artifact One is a little preview for the upcoming series from Aspen.
Emphasis on the "little."
That's because we just get a quick, tantalizing glimpse of what to expect from the series to come.
It centers around a strange alien world and a young woman named Remi. She's something of a cross between a scavenger and an archaeologist as she looks for precious items and hidden artifacts.
But she lives in a difficult world to follow those pursuits. Life is ruled by a religious sect that demands blind obedience to their rules - and among those rules is the importance of not being curious about the past.
It quickly becomes obvious that Remi and her father are on a collision course with the powers that be.
The art for this issue is by Romina Moranelli, and it's a lovely, exotic world of pastel colors and vivid creatures.
For $1.50, this is a low-cost way to check out this series. so far it's an interesting science fiction tale that's being crafted - and there's lots of potential in the mix.
Grade: B+
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