When it comes to completely original concepts, Healed stands out among the rest, and delivers an authentically new experience for readers to enjoy. Monday, August 22nd, 2011, 12:06 AM, the very moment, that the entire world was erased of all diseases and viruses. Now humankind must figure out, what it means to be nearly immortal as a species, and adapt to a new era, where all of the rules have suddenly changed. This debut issue takes place one week after the above-mentioned date, just enough time for the reality of the situation to set it.
Healed raises endless interesting questions, and forces readers to really sit down and contemplate, what it would be like to live in a world free of illness. For starters this would make death a much more horrific event, the only way a person would pass on is if they met a sudden, violent, means to an end. No longer would the luxury of a peaceful natural passing in ones sleep exist. In addition, the need for medicine would drastically drop. Putting countless numbers of people out of work, in a world where overpopulation would quickly become an issue, adding to a never-ending raise in unemployment and poverty. Not to mention, what about those who were unlucky enough to pass just minutes before the sudden cleansing? How will this affect their love ones, unable to share in the initial rush of happiness?
After finishing, this first issues, readers are sure to find themselves unable to forget about its content. How much of a blessing would a cure all really be? If one sits down and really think about it, illness is a needed aspect of life, required to keep many facets of humanity balanced. Overpopulation, poverty, famine, rises in violent crime, only a few factors to consider. Easily, Healed is one of the most intelligent books to come out in some time. This is a highly recommended read for comic book fans looking for something honestly different and endlessly captivating. Some of the most original and high quality writing to ever bless the page, George O’Connor, raises the bar. Artwork from Griffin perfectly completes the package, flawlessly complimenting the already bleak subject matter with equally emotion packed imagery. Black, whites, and greys are used to keep the sober tone, while stellar uses of facial expressions emphasize the dire nature of the situation.
Currently this first issue can be read 100% free via our friends over at Graphic.ly, it is highly suggested that you take advantage of this, and prepare to become completely addicted to this series. Be sure to pick up further issues, and show your support to this wonderfully crafted independent release.
5/18/2012 – updated to reflect the artists name as Griffin, thank you for letting us know about this. You also might have issues with Graphicly as they have basically shut down their storefront for all intents and purposes, but you might be able to find it on comixology as well.
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