John Wick (comics)

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John Wick
John Wick, issue 5, cover A, Giovanni Valletta, Dynamite Entertainment.jpg
Cover A for issue #5 by Giovanni Valletta.
Publication information
PublisherDynamite Entertainment
FormatLimited series
Publication dateSeptember 2017 – January 2018
No. of issues5
Main character(s)Jardani Jovanovich / John Wick
Creative team
Written byGreg Pak
Artist(s)Giovanni Valletta (issues 1–2) and Matt Gaudio (issues 3–5)
Letterer(s)Tom Napolitano
Colorist(s)David Curiel and Inlight Studios
Editor(s)Anthony Marques

John Wick is an American comic book limited series written by Greg Pak and drawn by Giovanni Valletta (issues 1–2) and Matt Gaudio (issues 3–5). Published by Dynamite Entertainment,[1] the series is a prequel to the neo-noir action-thriller media franchise of the same name created by screenwriter Derek Kolstad and starring Keanu Reeves as John Wick, with the comic book using Reeves' likeness for the character. The series chronicles a young John Wick after his release from prison and his first vendetta.[2] The series, originally published between September 2017 and January 2018, was published as a graphic novel in March 2020.[3]

Premise[]

When a young John Wick emerges from prison and embarks upon his first, epic vendetta, he comes up against a strange, powerful community of assassins and must learn how to master the Book of Rules that guides their lethal business.[4][5]

Characters[]

Main article: List of John Wick characters
  • Jardani "Johnny" Jovanovich / John Wick – A freelancer assassin embarking on a vendetta for the murder of his village twelve years earlier.
  • Charon – A concierge at the Continental Hotel sought out by the Three Bills.
  • Maria – An Adjudicator of the High Table interested in acquiring Wick's service.
  • The Three Bills – Peco, Buffalo, and Billy, a trio of assassins formerly associated with Wick.
  • Calamity – The Three Bills' insane former bazooka-wielding enforcer and the true target of Wick's vendetta.[6]

Reception[]

Issue # Publication date Critic rating Critic reviews Ref.
1 September 2017 7.1/10 21 [7]
2 October 2017 7.0/10 9 [8]
3 November 29, 2017 TBA 0 [9]
4 December 2017 0 [10]
5 January 2018 0 [11]
Overall 7.1/10 30 [12]

References[]

  1. ^ Matadeen, Renaldo (May 15, 2019). "How the John Wick Comic Book Prequel Reveals His Secret History". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  2. ^ Greg Pak (w), Giovanni Valletta   (a). John Wick v.1, #1 (November 29, 2017), Mount Laurel, New Jersey: Dynamite Comics, retrieved on May 9, 2019
  3. ^ Collinson, Gary (March 30, 2020). "Dynamite to release John Wick graphic novel this June". Flickering Myth. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  4. ^ Myrick, Joe Anthony (January 1, 2021). "John Wick's Prequel Changed the Meaning Behind His Puppy". Screen Rant. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  5. ^ Holmes, Adam (June 20, 2017). "John Wick Is Getting An Origin Story". Cinema Blend. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  6. ^ Connolly, Spencer (December 31, 2021). "John Wick's Deadliest Enemy, Calamity, Is His Exact Opposite". Screen Rant. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  7. ^ "John Wick #1 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  8. ^ "John Wick #2 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  9. ^ "John Wick #3 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  10. ^ "John Wick #4 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  11. ^ "John Wick #5 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  12. ^ "John Wick (2017–2018) Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
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