I liked what they had, but yeah, I follow suit with most of the other posters in here, that the first issue was a bit lack luster.
I didn't like the fact that they just dropped you in with no context. That they name dropped every page seemingly, only to hurry through scenes and ultimately give you nothing. I mean, I know its the first issue, and really they gave me more than I was expecting (I thought we were going to get like 10 pages), so I'm happy it is here and that it exists, but I guess I just want more.
Questions I have...
- If the "Netherrealm War" (presumably MK4) is a central part of this timeline, how long after that event does the comic take place? The opening pages start with "many years ago", so presumably the narrative starts in the present day "25 years later" after MK9 time line and is projecting backwards. So is this MKDA territory? MKD? Armageddon? Keep in mind that MKDA was at least 5 years after MK4, so I'm just curious with what all this lines up with.
- So was Kenshi a member of the Red Dragon? Hsu Hao said he "betrayed" them, and, well, his colors have always lined up. Could that be possible?
- If both Subzero's died, who is the one in the comic? They make it seem like it is Kuai, but yeah... I can't say I'm happy not knowing who this guy is.
- Deagon can "swallow" souls? What? Since when?
- Kano knows how to use a Kamidogu?
Again, I know this is the first issue, and so they can just give you everything. I willing to keep up and follow along to see how this develops, but it already seems like they are going to take their me. Don't et me wrong either, that is a good thing, but inner brat is acting up; I want it all now! Dammit.