Mirror's Edge reflected in comic form

By Brendan Sinclair, GameSpot
Posted Jul 24, 2008 10:46 am PT

DC Comics commits to six-issue adaptation of EA's first-person action-adventure game.

DC Comics has been getting into games in a big way lately. As if making comics based on Prototype and Gears of War wasn't enough, the DC Universe is also going online with its own massively multiplayer online role-playing game and invading the world of Mortal Kombat.

Chalk up another games-and-comics crossover for the publisher, given that Electronic Arts announced today that it has enlisted DC Comics imprint WildStorm to produce a limited series based on the upcoming game Mirror's Edge. Over the course of six issues, the series will flesh out the backstory of EA's first-person action game, delving into the character of Faith and her past as a free-running courier. The first issue is available this week at the Comic-Con International convention in San Diego.

The creative team behind the series is likewise a crossover of the gaming and comic-book worlds. Game writer Rhianna Pratchett (Heavenly Sword, Overlord) will be handling the story of the comic, whereas artist Matthew Dow Smith (Supernatural: Origins and various StormWatch issues) will provide the visuals.

Developed by Stockholm-based EA DICE, Mirror's Edge follows Faith as she attempts to deliver secretive communications under the radar of a heavily monitored society. The game eschews the standard shooter aspects of first-person games in favor of a focus on free-running-inspired acrobatics.

For more on the game, check out GameSpot's hands-on impressions.

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RonTorque
Posted Jul 29, 2008 2:08 pm PT

It's good thing to have a comic book for upcoming good looking games like this one,Prototype and my Favorite Gear Of War.
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LordGavo
Posted Jul 28, 2008 10:32 pm PT

I have the comic...it's ok..... but the game is shaping up to be amazing, I played it at Comic-Con along with Crysis Warhead. The game looks amazing, however, even though it is original, it seems a bit...repetitive. However, it could also turn out like Portal so o.0
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rbrwebber
Posted Jul 27, 2008 6:31 pm PT

I think this is great. Hope it is successfull!
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Wolfather
Posted Jul 26, 2008 6:10 pm PT

As cool as this game looks, it'll only get around 7.5 I think. It looks way too easy and reptitive, but a good effort and sleak visuals should bring it up a bit.
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andyrae11
Posted Jul 25, 2008 8:17 am PT

It's from DC comics though...at least they should have looked into some real talent like Topcow Comics, but I guess EA's behind it. Nazi companies think alike.
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cooldude03
Posted Jul 25, 2008 7:22 am PT

This game was a sleeper hit at E3 in my opinion. Not a ton of hype leading up but after seeing it in action I'm really looking forward to playing it. As far as the comics go, I'm there dude.
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canana
Posted Jul 25, 2008 7:00 am PT

My first impression is that the game looks nice.
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shiben
Posted Jul 25, 2008 4:11 am PT

awesome-ness
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syafiqjabar
Posted Jul 24, 2008 5:38 pm PT

What's bland about this? It's first person parkour, acrobatics and martial arts by the Battlefield folks. I don't think there's many games like this before. The music (in the trailer) is also something I like a whole lot.
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Knightbringr
Posted Jul 24, 2008 5:11 pm PT

I agree with xbox360progamer... unless they do something really cool or innovative in this game, it does look bland. My take on it is mediocre game = mediocre comic.
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xbox360progamer
Posted Jul 24, 2008 4:25 pm PT

i hope this game is better then what it sounds because right now it sounds really lame..
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Np_Pro
Posted Jul 24, 2008 3:59 pm PT

i really didn't like the anime-art in the trailer. i hope they do it more realistically.
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aslkyu
Posted Jul 24, 2008 2:54 pm PT

Do you notice how many different companies are trying to get in on the gaming scene, the music business is dying a slow death and gamers are the new business cash-cow....as He-man said " I Have the power "
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football_legend
Posted Jul 24, 2008 2:32 pm PT

It goes really well with the game.
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chad_giac
Posted Jul 24, 2008 2:08 pm PT

hell na dc kick marvels ass dawgs. this games gonna b sick, hopefully they do good on the comic book 2
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lm_born2die
Posted Jul 24, 2008 1:56 pm PT

eh. Marvel is better than DC
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Vulpis
Posted Jul 24, 2008 1:30 pm PT

Soooo...we go from the complete and utter bullshots trailer for the game, to the really ugly cel-shaded trailer...and now they're trying to push a *comic book*? Gah.
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hesel
Posted Jul 24, 2008 1:22 pm PT

Mirror's Edge looks great can't wait for it.
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Shtinky
Posted Jul 24, 2008 1:02 pm PT

Thought this was a Ubisoft game.... and it looks quite rubbish to be honest, it's like PDZ with low grav and blatantly rips off a few other game concepts. Pass.
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Strike_Zer0
Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:51 pm PT

Oh now that is awesome! Mirror's Edge is looking fantastic and I love the idea of it branching off like this. A comic seems a perfect match. Can't wait!
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Pete5506
Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:49 pm PT

This game looks like it going to be a blast
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Chico_Azteca
Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:41 pm PT

i cant believe that there is actually an EA game that interests me XD
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Pr3acher
Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:37 pm PT

nice, EA
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dark_being
Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:20 pm PT

Cool
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Corvan
Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:16 pm PT

This should be interesting
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Dj_Strafer
Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:16 pm PT

awesome
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markB0SS
Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:11 pm PT

pokomo- LOL

I feel ya brother
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pokomo
Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:58 am PT

Need this more than air... must...attempt...breathe...ugh
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SoundlessComic
Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:56 am PT

Dilan: Have faith, since Dice is the developers of Mirrors Edge, and Dice HQ is in Sweden. But I do want them here in Denmark too
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Guuthulhu
Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:49 am PT

I really like WildStorm, so I'm sure I'll enjoy the comics. It'll be nice to get more background on Faith.
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mrhuntin
Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:47 am PT

nice i may get
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darkSIDEechoes
Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:40 am PT

COULDN'T TELL, DILAN!!! Couldn't tell you want this to come out!!!!! COULDN'T TELL AT ALL!!!
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txarod
Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:37 am PT

really looking forward to the game so this should be cool
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Dilan120
Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:25 am PT

Im really looking forward to the game and I want these comics but I wonder how I will get these comics here in Sweden where I live
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jus2nyce
Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:22 am PT

Well it's DC's turn to get a chunk out of the gaming industry, move aside Marvel!
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necronaux
Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:16 am PT

Seems to be the way the industry is going... comics, graphic novels, novels, movies. I realize hard-core gamers may not relish the additional media, but I enjoy the plots, backgrounds, and stories... IF they're done right, they can enhance the overall gaming experience. If they're not, they're just cashing in on a games popularity, it can ruin the franchise for everyone.
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