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Watch Dogs: Legion Vol. 1
The ultra popular action-adventure video game from Ubisoft gets a graphic novel adaptation! This original story will weave a plot mixing anticipation and action in the heart of a terrifying (and yet so believable) London.
London Calling! Mass surveillance, private militias bringing order to the streets, organized crime... the city of London has become a symbol of widespread oppression, and only its people can free it. A resistance movement bringing together genius hackers and insurgents ready for combat, DedSec stands up to free the city from the yoke of these profiteers. While investigating mysterious disappearances in Kennington Oval Camp, journalist Louise Hartford will cross paths with Adam Logan, known as "Spiral", a London DJ whose music has become a symbol of revolt. Together, and with other companions in misfortune, they will have to infiltrate the spheres of power to unravel the truth.
London Calling! Mass surveillance, private militias bringing order to the streets, organized crime... the city of London has become a symbol of widespread oppression, and only its people can free it. A resistance movement bringing together genius hackers and insurgents ready for combat, DedSec stands up to free the city from the yoke of these profiteers. While investigating mysterious disappearances in Kennington Oval Camp, journalist Louise Hartford will cross paths with Adam Logan, known as "Spiral", a London DJ whose music has become a symbol of revolt. Together, and with other companions in misfortune, they will have to infiltrate the spheres of power to unravel the truth.
100 pages, Paperback
Published June 14, 2022
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March 2, 2023
A solid 3.5
I read the other two issue set written in the Watch Dogs universe, Watch_Dogs: Return To Rocinha, which was pretty good, but like the other video games didn't feel on par with Watch Dogs: Legion. With Legion, I feel like this IP took a next level step and made an good game exceptionally awesome. I tried playing the other games, and they were fine, but they just didn't have the feel or depth of Legion, which I absolutely loved playing. So that original comic series, while good, just didn't have the Legion feel. It was nice to see a setting outside of London though and see a bigger world out there. However, with this volume collecting the first four issues in the Legion setting, it was a lot more akin to the video game and it was quite enjoyable.
This has a bit of a setup like the video game where Dedsec recruits people to fight against the corruption inherent in the systems of London. There are quite a few familiar sites from the video game, which was actually really cool. This was similar to any of the standard fair side missions you'd get from the game though. You have to be realistic, this is only a four issue comic book series, so the story can only have so many layers of complexity. Furthermore, it's a bit light on the character development, whereas the game was able to go a little deeper in some scenarios. I think this setting is more akin to a longer run of comics or novels, given how complex some of the missions can go. I'd still only expect one theme in a novel, but just way better character development. This comic quickly throws a team together and we never get to know too much about them other than basic backgrounds and them wanting to make changes to their lives and others' lives. One thing I thought was interesting, is they introduced a character that was on the fence about joining Dedsec, believing the propaganda that Dedsec are terrorists (which they kind of are from a government point of view in this universe). The only real problem was that the character was never given much leeway in thinking about joining and in the end suddenly changes her mind extremely abruptly... this is why having more time to flesh out characters would be better, especially if you're talking about creating a Dedsec team! Not just a couple people doing a single mission for four issues.
This four issue series takes on a journey starting with mysterious disappearances in the refugee camp. A Dedsec operative infiltrates the volunteer groups to investigate the situation. Meanwhile the Kelley's gang is up to their old tricks and terrorizing London through gang intimidation. However, the gang might be up to deeper things than is obvious and may have started working with some higher up political figures. This was somewhat similar to a couple arcs in the video game and we see some familiar faces, which means I'm pretty sure this story is a prequel to the game itself. I don't want to say too much more, because it will give away too many of the threads. I thought it was a fun comic and well done given their short length.
In the end, if you really enjoyed the world of Watch Dogs: Legion, then this a quick romp through a cool side quest. I think many fans will enjoy this and the art is pretty well done as well. It's not a mind blowing series I'll read over and over again, but it was a fun romp through the streets of London one more time.
I read the other two issue set written in the Watch Dogs universe, Watch_Dogs: Return To Rocinha, which was pretty good, but like the other video games didn't feel on par with Watch Dogs: Legion. With Legion, I feel like this IP took a next level step and made an good game exceptionally awesome. I tried playing the other games, and they were fine, but they just didn't have the feel or depth of Legion, which I absolutely loved playing. So that original comic series, while good, just didn't have the Legion feel. It was nice to see a setting outside of London though and see a bigger world out there. However, with this volume collecting the first four issues in the Legion setting, it was a lot more akin to the video game and it was quite enjoyable.
This has a bit of a setup like the video game where Dedsec recruits people to fight against the corruption inherent in the systems of London. There are quite a few familiar sites from the video game, which was actually really cool. This was similar to any of the standard fair side missions you'd get from the game though. You have to be realistic, this is only a four issue comic book series, so the story can only have so many layers of complexity. Furthermore, it's a bit light on the character development, whereas the game was able to go a little deeper in some scenarios. I think this setting is more akin to a longer run of comics or novels, given how complex some of the missions can go. I'd still only expect one theme in a novel, but just way better character development. This comic quickly throws a team together and we never get to know too much about them other than basic backgrounds and them wanting to make changes to their lives and others' lives. One thing I thought was interesting, is they introduced a character that was on the fence about joining Dedsec, believing the propaganda that Dedsec are terrorists (which they kind of are from a government point of view in this universe). The only real problem was that the character was never given much leeway in thinking about joining and in the end suddenly changes her mind extremely abruptly... this is why having more time to flesh out characters would be better, especially if you're talking about creating a Dedsec team! Not just a couple people doing a single mission for four issues.
This four issue series takes on a journey starting with mysterious disappearances in the refugee camp. A Dedsec operative infiltrates the volunteer groups to investigate the situation. Meanwhile the Kelley's gang is up to their old tricks and terrorizing London through gang intimidation. However, the gang might be up to deeper things than is obvious and may have started working with some higher up political figures. This was somewhat similar to a couple arcs in the video game and we see some familiar faces, which means I'm pretty sure this story is a prequel to the game itself. I don't want to say too much more, because it will give away too many of the threads. I thought it was a fun comic and well done given their short length.
In the end, if you really enjoyed the world of Watch Dogs: Legion, then this a quick romp through a cool side quest. I think many fans will enjoy this and the art is pretty well done as well. It's not a mind blowing series I'll read over and over again, but it was a fun romp through the streets of London one more time.
July 6, 2025
A decent tie-in that captures the vibe of the game but doesn’t really break new ground. It follows a few new characters dealing with Albion’s grip on London, with the DedSec resistance working in the background. There’s hacking, corruption, some light action, and all the familiar Watch Dogs themes.
The art’s solid and the tone fits the universe, but the story feels a bit rushed and surface-level. If you’ve played the game, there’s not a whole lot here you haven’t already seen. It gives a bit more flavor to the world, but doesn’t go deep on character development or big moments.
It’s not bad, it’s just kind of average. Good if you’re already a fan and want more Legion content, but not essential if you’re just casually into the series. A side mission in comic form.
The art’s solid and the tone fits the universe, but the story feels a bit rushed and surface-level. If you’ve played the game, there’s not a whole lot here you haven’t already seen. It gives a bit more flavor to the world, but doesn’t go deep on character development or big moments.
It’s not bad, it’s just kind of average. Good if you’re already a fan and want more Legion content, but not essential if you’re just casually into the series. A side mission in comic form.
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