Neo-Spartans: New Year’s Resolution by Rory Simpson

The breakneck origin story of a cyber-charged vigilante, Neo-Spartans: New Year’s Resolution by Rory Simpson delivers a dark and electrified vision of the future in this first book of the Neo-Spartans series. At the end of the 23rd century, Nick Adams witnesses the brutal murder of his parents at the hands of the Black Death, a globally reviled terrorist regime, led by the enigmatic Thanatos. Embarking on the transformative path of a dark avenger, Nick must become more than human to protect the fragile fate of humanity. While there are familiar echoes of other vigilante superhero characters, and there are some extended sections of exposition that would benefit from the quick flow of a graphic novel, the detailed futuristic setting and inventive tech make this a fresh take on the crowded superhero genre, with a vividly imagined hero at the helm.