Empires -- A Graphic Novel Series by Chris Grant. A very rough review...

Originally published in the pages of Yarf! magazine, Empires is a military anthology set in a world dominated by anthropomorphic characters (though humans are also present, and in relatively high numbers). Empires is actually two stories interwoven together, Ace of Spades and Morrigan's War. Focusing on a single campaign, Empires takes us to both sides in the conflict, telling the tales of those trying to survive and to prove themselves. The universe of Empires is one of two sides: The Irrykanoi Empire and the Centrality. Furries abound, mainly K9s, Felines, Musteloids and select other small mammals. The two sides are, of course, at war...

Chris Grant's technical designs and military constructs are strong things to behold, carrying both a 'cool!' factor while maintaining a firm grip to military reality and the military feel. Empires has a history as colourful as the stories it presents within. With a chapter present in each chapter of Yarf!, it gained a reputation (along with its creator) for being a major undertaking each installment. With many artists and inkers in its history, and the now infamous "INK INK INK!" joke to its credit, it will live on in furry history for eternity...

Empires is available as a collected 4-volume set, along with a 2-volume technical manual from Central Empire Productions: 1704 Malad Circle, Boise, Idaho, 83705, USA

A more complete (and intelligent!) review will be forthcomming...

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