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Halo: Uprising

Halo: Uprising 1st issue cover
Author	Various
Language	English
Genre	Science fiction
Publisher	Marvel Comics
Publication date	August 22, 2007 (#1) Nov. 21, 2007 (#2) January, 2008 (#3)
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print
Pages	40

Halo: Uprising is a four-issue American comic book limited series set in the Halo universe. The run, published by Marvel Comics, tells the story between the ending of Halo 2 and the beginning of Halo 3. The first issue was released on August 22, 2007, but due to the high number of delays, this was more than a month after the original date. The second issue was released on November 21, and the third and fourth issues are due to be released in 2008. The story was written by Brian Michael Bendis, and illustrated by Alex Maleev.

The series was brought together by Ruwan Jayatilleke, who landed the liscense to publish Halo comics, including the one-shot Halo Graphic Novel in 2005. Jayatilleke also served as the series' editor. Brian Michael Bendis, writer for the series, said in an interview he was "honored" to add to the Halo lore. Reception to the series was lukewarm, with the artistic style usually praised. On the other hand, the lack of Master Chief-focused action and character development -as well as the delays in publishing- led to average reviews.

Plot

Issue 1

The story picks up right after the events of Halo 2, and follows three concurrent storylines as the Human-Covenant War escalates. The first concerns the Master Chief aboard the Forerunner ship he stowed away on after leaving High Charity. On course for Earth, the Chief is rendered unconscious and captured by an overwhelming Covenant strike force. Meanwhile, on Mars Colonel James Ackerson is being tortured by Covenant forces, to whom he betrays the existence of something called "The Key of Onsanalan." Further abuse forces him to give up Cleveland, Ohio as the location of the Key. In Cleveland, the narrative follows the point of view of a hotel worker observing in horror the siege of the city. In the mayhem he meets a woman trying to keep her wits about her, while he edges closer and closer to all out panic. As they and the populace of the city are rounded up and herded into a local sports stadium, he reveals to his new companion that not only does he know what the key is, but also where it is located.

Issue 2

Issue 2 begins with the interrogating of Master Chief about the whereabouts of the Key Of Onsanalan, but ends up escaping by throwing a plasma grenade at his interrogator.

Reception

Reception to the miniseries varied. Publications praised the action sequences and visuals. Publications also criticized the lack of Master Chief as a main character, similar to the response to the Halo Graphic Novel; IGN stated that "Master Chief is barely a guest star in his own book".

References

1. Marvel. "Halo: Uprising #2 at Marvel Catalog". Marvel Comics. Retrieved 2007-08-31.
2. Marvel. "Halo: Uprising #3 at Marvel Catalog". Marvel Comics. Retrieved 2007-12-10.
3. ^ Manning, Shaun (2007-11-22). "Comic Book Resources Interview: Ruwan Jayatilleke". comicbookresources.com. Retrieved 2007-12-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
4. George, Richard (2007-07-20). "Halo: Uprising Issue #1 Preview". IGN. Retrieved 2007-08-31.
5. George, Richard (2007-05-18). "Exclusive Interview - Halo: Uprising". IGN. Retrieved 2007-12-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
6. Powers, Kevin (2007-08-23). "Silver Bullets Review- Halo: Uprising #1". silverbulletcomicbooks.com. Retrieved 2007-12-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
7. George, Richard (2007-08-22). "IGN - Halo: Uprising #1". IGN. Retrieved 2007-12-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
8. Schedeen, Jesse (2007-11-22). "IGN - Halo: Uprising #2". IGN. Retrieved 2007-12-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• Marvel Comics titles
• Halo novels
• Comics based on video games
• Comic book limited series