Issue #1:
Print: 32 pgs. Digital: 27 pgs.
Publication: January 1, 2011 by Sea Lion Books
Writer: Aron Warner, Philip Gelatt Artist: Brett Weldele
Cover by: Pat Lee
Publisher: Sea Lion Books
Brent Marks is not a freak. He is one of the Pariah, a group of teens who become extremely intelligent after being cured of a genetic disorder. Although in most ways a normal teen, Brent is considered dangerous and is tracked down by the government who see these kids as an enormous threat. Can he evade them? What do they have planned for Brent and the others?
About the Authors
Aron Warner is the Academy Award®-winning producer of the animated blockbuster “Shrek” series. Mr. Warner joined PDI/Dreamworks in 1997 working as the producer on the animated film, Antz. He is currently in partnership with director Andrew Adamson in Strange Weather where they and partner Jeff Fierson are developing a slate of live action and animated feature films and television shows. He, producing alongside James Cameron, just wrapped the Untitled Cirque Du Soleil 3-D project, which was written and directed by Adamson. Pariah is his first graphic novel series.
Philip Gelatt was born and raised in Wisconsin. He attended NYU where he earned his undergraduate degree in Cinema Studies and Anthropology. He began his career writing for both Oni Press and Dark Horse comics. For Dark Horse he worked on INDIANA JONES ADVENTURES and for Oni he has written a number of original graphic novels including LABOR DAYS volumes 1 & 2 and the forthcoming PETROGRAD (due out August, 2011).
Philip has also written screenplays for both Lionsgate and Misher Films and in 2010 he made his directorial debut with THE BLEEDING HOUSE, a dark thriller that he also wrote. Philip lives in Brooklyn.
A Review of Pariah Issue #1
Let's start off first with the cover artwork for Pariah. It's amazing! Into the reading, readers are introduced to the 'thick of things'. Brent is giving a highly intelligent speech to his fellow classmates in school for them to be completely bored. Safe to say unimpressed. As the issue moves into a more ominous tone there is the added information that in the world of Pariah there are certain people designated as Vitros. Vitros from what is gathered are highly detested. Making things hugely interesting because our main character is a Vitro.
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| Artwork from Pariah Issue #1 |
Pariah has a very good rhythm is this first comic/graphic novel issue concerning the pace of the story. The characters are most present in their speaking dialogue and actions. Brent as a main character is for all good intentions a sort of sarcastic even at times cynical guy. Found it vastly endearing and relatable. There is this type of mind dialogue from Brent that keeps to himself whenever he’s acting on actions or interacting with others that’s overall fascinating. Further cements the idea of Vitros as a whole new type of human being and how they are as people.
From the start, Pariah Issue #1 by Aron Warner was one of the issues released by Sea Lion Books was most interesting by which wasn’t bad at all despite being honestly short. While simple in its concept, in many ways it’s original. The artwork is something so attractive. All the facial expressions are uniquely rendered on page movement. Conception of characters all made nicely with gray, watery almost blocky style that is easy on the eyes. While the story was somewhat almost amazing. Almost. The artwork was lovelier. If you are to get Pariah, your decision may well be led by at least the amazingly attractive artwork.
Overall: Touching read 
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