by Josh Finney
Audio CD (June 26, 2012)
1ST edition
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Original recording
Label: The AudioComics Company
Run Time: 98 minutes
ASIN: 098547971X
1ST edition
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Original recording
Label: The AudioComics Company
Run Time: 98 minutes
ASIN: 098547971X
THE TITANIUM RAIN AUDIO MOVIE IS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH iTunes, Amazon Mp3, CDBaby, 7Digital (US), AND AudioComics Digital Direct! CD’s ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH Amazon, ZBS, CDBaby, Discount Comic Book Services, AND The AudioComics Webstore!
Genre: Sci Fi, Graphic
My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0
To be alive is to be at odds with the world.
Man against nature. Man against man.
The instinct to survive is what has
made us who we are.
In the year 2031 mankind’s survival instinct is put to the test when a civil war in China spirals into global conflict. Nations are destroyed. Millions are killed. And for many, like US Air Force pilot Alec Killian, survival will mean shedding some of his humanity in exchange for biotech and machine. Is this the ultimate corruption of nature, or the birth pains of a new chapter in mankind’s evolution?
The instinct to survive is what has
made us who we are.
In the year 2031 mankind’s survival instinct is put to the test when a civil war in China spirals into global conflict. Nations are destroyed. Millions are killed. And for many, like US Air Force pilot Alec Killian, survival will mean shedding some of his humanity in exchange for biotech and machine. Is this the ultimate corruption of nature, or the birth pains of a new chapter in mankind’s evolution?
This is the basis for one of the most acclaimed graphic novel series in recent years: Titanium Rain, created and produced by 01 Publishing and published by Archaia Entertainment. Now Titanium Rain makes the jump from the printed page to full-cast audio movie adapted for audio by co-creator Josh Finney and directed by William Dufris. Visit the Titanium Rain Audio site for more information!
Review:
This story focuses on a group of special Air Force pilots, the primary character being Alec Killian and his flight team members. These pilots are sometimes referred to as “hacks” because their DNA was hacked and ‘upgraded.’ In a world where there are not enough pilots they became part of the Prometheus program where those who didn’t make the cut got a second chance. They become special fighter pilots with manufactured eyes & hearts and DNA with what it takes to handle the adrenalin.
There is a discussion on whether it is appropriate to improve on God’s design. Those in favor express the view that it is information and technology that God has allowed similar to allowing doctors to find cures to the plagues and illnesses from the middle ages to current times.
There is a lot of excitement and action in the fast paced, brief story taking place in a futuristic war setting. The story gives background explaining how the current war began and the extreme opposition the forces face. This is definitely a graphic audio with wonderful, adrenaline pumping background sounds of fighter jets. There are also ‘on the ground’ troop dialogues at play and under fire. There is some vulgar language and humor although it is most likely realistic.
I really enjoyed the story although it is short and left me interested for more. The full cast drama sound is great so I recommend this as a good way to listen to these stories.
I received this for review from Audio Comics through Audiobook Jukebox.
I will add this to my Audio and New Author Challenge lists.
