The Resistance (comics)
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The Resistance was a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk
comic book
limited series
written and created by Justin Gray
and Jimmy Palmiotti
with art by Juan Santacruz. Totaling 8 issues, the series was published by Wildstorm
, with issue #1 being cover dated November 2002. It is unrelated to and should not be confused with the later similarly named Wildstorm series Resistance
. The collected edition was published by IDW in APRIL 2009 collecting all 8 issues that were first published in 2002. It is also available on COMIXOLOGY.COM as a download.
in the year 2280.
A chemical known as "Toxin
5" has ruined the world's ecosystem
, bringing civilization
close to collapse.
The Global Control Commission (GCC) has brought order to the chaos and anarchy
, but it is also corrupt and oppressive
to the point of totalitarianism
. It is also very inegalitarian: all people over age 65 are denied medical treatment), and people born without authorization are known as "Strayz" and are given no civil rights
by the GCC.
is a young genius
hacker
Stray named Brian Sturm who joins "the Resistance," a group of mostly Strayz who have rebelled
against the GCC. The Resistance is led by a man named Surge.
future Manhattan, as you know it, is underwater.
The government, in an effort to maintain the delicate balance between a growing population and dwindling food supplies, regulates childbirth rates in the few remaining cities.
Those born illegally are hunted down and killed by lifeless corporate-sponsored machines programmed to perform the dirty work of their makers.
The media embraces this law. The people embrace this law.
The only opposition comes from those children whose lives are forfeit the moment they exist.
What were once deadly street gangs, the poor and huddled masses have evolved into revolutionaries fighting for the basic human right to live!
Cyberpunk
Cyberpunk is a postmodern and science fiction genre noted for its focus on "high tech and low life." The name is a portmanteau of cybernetics and punk, and was originally coined by Bruce Bethke as the title of his short story "Cyberpunk," published in 1983...
comic book
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
limited series
Limited series
A limited series is a comic book series with a set number of installments. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of issues is determined before production and it differs from a one shot in that it is composed of multiple issues....
written and created by Justin Gray
Justin Gray
Justin Gray is an American comic book writer published by DC Comics.-Biography:Gray has often collaborated with fellow writer Jimmy Palmiotti on series such as Hawkman, Jonah Hex, Power Girl, 21 Down, Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters and The Resistance...
and Jimmy Palmiotti
Jimmy Palmiotti
James "Jimmy" Palmiotti is an American writer and inker of comic books, who also does writing for games, television and film.-Early life:Palmiotti is a graduate of the High School of Art and Design in New York City.-Career:...
with art by Juan Santacruz. Totaling 8 issues, the series was published by Wildstorm
Wildstorm
WildStorm Productions, or simply WildStorm, published American comic books. Originally an independent company established by Jim Lee and further expanded upon in subsequent years by other creators, WildStorm became a publishing imprint of DC Comics in 1999...
, with issue #1 being cover dated November 2002. It is unrelated to and should not be confused with the later similarly named Wildstorm series Resistance
Resistance (comics)
Resistance is a comic book limited series published by Wildstorm, based on the Resistance video game series. It is written by Mike Costa, with art by Ramón Pérez, with the prequel being written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with pencils by C.P. Smith...
. The collected edition was published by IDW in APRIL 2009 collecting all 8 issues that were first published in 2002. It is also available on COMIXOLOGY.COM as a download.
Setting
The setting is a dystopic New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
in the year 2280.
A chemical known as "Toxin
Toxin
A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms; man-made substances created by artificial processes are thus excluded...
5" has ruined the world's ecosystem
Ecosystem
An ecosystem is a biological environment consisting of all the organisms living in a particular area, as well as all the nonliving , physical components of the environment with which the organisms interact, such as air, soil, water and sunlight....
, bringing civilization
Civilization
Civilization is a sometimes controversial term that has been used in several related ways. Primarily, the term has been used to refer to the material and instrumental side of human cultures that are complex in terms of technology, science, and division of labor. Such civilizations are generally...
close to collapse.
The Global Control Commission (GCC) has brought order to the chaos and anarchy
Anarchy
Anarchy , has more than one colloquial definition. In the United States, the term "anarchy" typically is meant to refer to a society which lacks publicly recognized government or violently enforced political authority...
, but it is also corrupt and oppressive
Oppression
Oppression is the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner. It can also be defined as an act or instance of oppressing, the state of being oppressed, and the feeling of being heavily burdened, mentally or physically, by troubles, adverse conditions, and...
to the point of totalitarianism
Totalitarianism
Totalitarianism is a political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and strives to regulate every aspect of public and private life wherever feasible...
. It is also very inegalitarian: all people over age 65 are denied medical treatment), and people born without authorization are known as "Strayz" and are given no civil rights
Civil rights
Civil and political rights are a class of rights that protect individuals' freedom from unwarranted infringement by governments and private organizations, and ensure one's ability to participate in the civil and political life of the state without discrimination or repression.Civil rights include...
by the GCC.
Characters
The protagonistProtagonist
A protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify...
is a young genius
Genius
Genius is something or someone embodying exceptional intellectual ability, creativity, or originality, typically to a degree that is associated with the achievement of unprecedented insight....
hacker
Hacker (computer security)
In computer security and everyday language, a hacker is someone who breaks into computers and computer networks. Hackers may be motivated by a multitude of reasons, including profit, protest, or because of the challenge...
Stray named Brian Sturm who joins "the Resistance," a group of mostly Strayz who have rebelled
Rebellion
Rebellion, uprising or insurrection, is a refusal of obedience or order. It may, therefore, be seen as encompassing a range of behaviors aimed at destroying or replacing an established authority such as a government or a head of state...
against the GCC. The Resistance is led by a man named Surge.
future Manhattan, as you know it, is underwater.
The government, in an effort to maintain the delicate balance between a growing population and dwindling food supplies, regulates childbirth rates in the few remaining cities.
Those born illegally are hunted down and killed by lifeless corporate-sponsored machines programmed to perform the dirty work of their makers.
The media embraces this law. The people embrace this law.
The only opposition comes from those children whose lives are forfeit the moment they exist.
What were once deadly street gangs, the poor and huddled masses have evolved into revolutionaries fighting for the basic human right to live!