I don’t read many Graphic Novels but this one really spoke to me. The first thing I ever wanted to be when I was little, was an archaeologist and to explore lost civilizations. So when I saw this GN, I knew I needed to read it. Also, THE ART!

I really enjoyed this story. It speaks of real life prejudice while still being an interesting fantasy adventure.

Remi has a curious personality, due to her fathers open minded upbringing of her. She likes to see the world as it is and not how the Clerics would like her to see it. She finds a few people along her journey that share her same sense of knowledge seeking. And with this discovers things that the Clerics would rather her or anyone not know.

Each issue (4 in total) has just the right amount of information and adventure to keep you interested but I always prefer a GC to individual issues so this was great. I love that all the covers, including alternates were included at the back of the book. The art is so lovely and that is what initially drew me in.

I am interested to see what happens next with this story as new issues come out.

Thank you to Netgalley and Aspen Comics for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

First of all, this is a GORGEOUS book. I loved the art style and that was what initially drew me to it.

This is a graphic novel/comic bindup that I would consider sci-fi as our main character Remi is an alien on another planet (maybe even a different universe). In her society, there is a very controlling religion and if anyone says or does anything that could be construed as defying it, they are killed.
The story really takes off when Remi discovers a relic/artifact. I won't go into any more detail because I absolutely loved discovering what came next for myself. But this book is full of adventure, action, and twists that I just want to devour more of. I can't wait for more.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

*I received an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. *

What a great comic! the art was beautiful. The characters great! I loved Remi Definitely a fun read!

This was such a fantastic graphic novel! The plot was a little predictable, but it was cool, kind of like a fairytale retelling. My favorite thing about it was the art style, it was so beautiful and the colors were really appealing. I also loved the way Remi's species looked. Overall, this felt like Indiana Jones meets Disney in space, which is pretty great if you ask me. Thank you to NetGalley and Aspen Comics for the free copy.

I picked this book up because the cover reminded me of one of my favourite games: Horizon Zero Dawn and I was not disappointed! The artwork is brilliantly vibrant and the story drew me in straight away. I can't wait to read more of this series and watch as the mysteries unfold!

I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review

"Keep Going, keep Searching, keep discovering. Until all the pieces fall into place."

I am not much of Aspen comics reader. I don't find them appealing to me hence I never bother to purchase one of their titles as far as my memory can recall. Sometimes you just are not interested in what some companies have to offer despite their talented writers or artists on board. So imagined my surprise when I was lucky enough to tackle one of their comics and try it for myself for free for that clarification. I was blown by how prejudice I have been toward this company just due to what some readers say about them.

Artifact One tell the story of Remi who grows up in a over zealots society who worships the gods and anything that seems unholy like science or advancement is blasphemous. Remi grown up by her father to explore, to study and experience the world was fortunate enough to not be brainwashed like everyone else. One day while discovering some mysteries on one of her exploits in the cave is suddenly thrown into chain of events that shakes her world and put her life in danger.

The story is simple and yet interesting to follow up from issue to issue. How is earth connected to this mysterious planet? What is the government keeping secret from society? How much longer can Remi can go on before she get caught? All of that and the beautiful artwork by Romina Moranelli makes you want to keep going. I already became infatuated by this and I can't wait to read more :)

The art of this comic is beautiful! I really enjoyed the plot and I look forward to seeing Remi figure out what the mysterious object is and what it's symbol means.

Check out my Goodreads review and summary of the comic here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3131133588

This was a quick and cute read. I appreciated the color themes and the art style, and although it isn't entirely groundbreaking, I didn't need to get used to the art style and I think that helped me fly through it. I appreciated the storyline. Unfortunately, many of the elements are quite basic, however, there is a twist that takes the plot in an interesting direction which saved it in my opinion. Even though I didn't get much into the characters, I really like Remi. I am interested to see where this story will go. I suggest this to anyone who wants to read a book with a great protagonist and Tomb-Raider-like adventure!

I was so surprised by this comic and just got better by the end of it!

It has such an interesting story and I really enjoyed the build up of the world and the introduction to our main character.

One of the strongest things with this comic is that they really succeeded to create interested cliffhangers by the end of every issue.

I am so intrigued to have this series will continue!

**I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.**

Artifact One is a collaborative effort between writers JT Krul and Vince Hernandez along with artist Romina Moranelli. What readers receive is an introduction to a science fiction story following Remi, a Terrillian female, who is an explorer and relic hunter trying to understand the world around her. There is a ruling cleric class strong religious opposition to alchemy and the associated endeavors in discovery.

Moranelli's artwork is absolutely stunning. She manages to develop species for these space worlds that are decidedly new and different while still being familiar enough to be visually relatable. We can see this especially in Remi herself. Even as so much detail goes into the characters and creatures, no aspect of the background has been neglected. In fact, I want prints of these worlds to put on my walls. Everything is so developed and Moranelli's use of color is absolutely masterful.

While Moranelli brings the world to life visually, Krul and Hernandez were certainly not slacking. They have entire cultural developments, down to religious practices, various gods, various tools and weaponry, and so much more. It seems apparent that even some of the "smaller" characters have back stories created. This volume is an introductory volume, of course, so the purpose does appear to be world-building, but there is a glimmer of plot toward the end that I am so very excited about.

I really couldn't ask for more from an introductory volume, and will be eagerly awaiting the next installment from this team.