Dune House Atreides # 1-12

Title: Dune House Atreides # 1
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Written by: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Illustrated by: Dev Pramanik
Colored by: Alex Guimaraes
Lettered by: Ed Dukeshire
Cover by: Jae Lee & June Chung
Variant Covers by: Dan Mora, Jae Lee, Paul Pope with Colors by Lovern Kindzierski, Jae Lee & June Chung, Miguel Mercado, Ben Templesmith, John Giang, Brian Haberlin, David Baron
Price: $ 3.99 US
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Website: www.boom-studios.com
Comments: The planet of Arrakis also known as Dune is a desert planet where Spice is found. Spice is life. 
  Baron Hakonnen is a hard man working for his Emperor. He cares about the spice more than lives. The technology showed makes it clear this is in a far future. 
  Kaitain is the planet where the Emperor lives. Pardot Kynes has an audience with Emperor Elrood IX he was summoned. The Emperor comes across as a stuck up idiot yet he does rule an empire. 
  On Caladan we see Leto Atreides he gets to watch a primitive ritual. The violence of the ritual is low key even though it leads to death. 
  The Emperor it seems has his enemies. They want a change. 
  The story is hard to follow. It does introduce the main characters yet it does not go into why they are here. The set up should have explained more. None of the characters jump out at you. They are presented to blandly. They are here but why should we care. Many things are mentioned from the books by Frank Herbert and from the movie just that none of them are fully talked about or shown as you would expect. 
  It will be interesting to see where this series goes. 


Title: Dune House Atreides # 2
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Written by: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Illustrated by: Dev Pramanik
Colored by: Alex Guimaraes
Lettered by: Ed Dukeshire
Cover by: Jae Lee & June Chung
Variant Covers by: JG Jones, Jae Lee, David Baron
Price: $ 3.99 US
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Website: www.boom-studios.com
Comments: The Harkonnen rule Arrakis aka Dune. 
  Imperial Planetologist Pardot Kynes does seem like a good man who enjoys his job. He is going out in the desert looking for sandworms. He does get his wish and the creature is huge. The hunter with him does not get his wish. You will be glad he does not. 
  The Bene Gesserit headquarters is an impressive sight. The Sisterhood has a plan which has been in the planning for generations. 
  Duncan Idaho we see him at age eight. His life just keeps getting worse and worse. Yet it is easy to see potential in him.  
  Leto Atreides makes his appearance. 
  We are introduced to a few of the major players this issue. The characters are falling into place. The setting is shown. The story lines are hinted at. Everything is getting set up to deliver a gripping story. 
  The best part of this issue is seeing the majestic sandworm that the locals consider onto a god. The worst part is how it is treated by the Harkonnen's. The enormous creature is an awesome sight.  


Title: Dune House Atreides # 3
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Written by: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Illustrated by: Dev Pramanik
Colored by: Alex Guimaraes
Lettered by: Ed Dukeshire
Cover by: Michael Walsh
Variant Covers by: Rod Reis, Michael Walsh, David Baron
Price: $ 3.99 US
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Website: www.boom-studios.com
Comments: The Harkonnen Baron meets with the Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam a Bene Gesserit. Both have huge attitudes. Both are stubborn. Gaius though does want something from the Baron. 
  The landscape is illustrated visually stunning. 
  Duncan is a boy on the run fighting for his life. Those fighting for their lives can become hunters to. Duncan is a survivor. 
  Leto Atreides joins Prince Rhombur of House Vernius on a machine planet. Very nice architecture within the machine planet. 
  As we see each different planet we learn more about this universe and those within it. We start to learn how things are run and why people act the way they do here.
  On Arrakis Pardot Kynes, Imperial Planetologist does get his wish. They show two Fremen wasting liquid which is so unlike they would actually be. 
  This issue is still building up the places and characters setting in motion for the grand story unfolding. All the people here are interesting and ones you do want to know more about also the world or rather universe they live in. There is so much happening yet it is presented in a way for you to easily follow it. The court intrigue is building and things are in motion. This comic is one to watch. 


Title: Dune House Atreides # 4
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Written by: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Illustrated by: Dev Pramanik
Colored by: Alex Guimaraes
Lettered by: Ed Dukeshire
Cover by: Lorenzo De Felici
Variant Covers by: Mike Del Mundo, Lorenzo De Felici, David Baron
Price: $ 3.99 US
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: www.boom-studios.com
Comments: Duncan Idaho is on the run and trying to survive. Lord Rabban and his men are hunting Duncan. 
  Baron Harkonnen and a Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam a Bene Gesserit with these two it is easy to see the hatred between them. Yet here they must work together to achieve their goals. 
  Prince Rhombur and Leto are both training in the fighting arts. Leto is a show off for a pretty girl. Leto we see is just like any other boy wanting the females approval. 
  On Arrakis Pardot Kynes meets the Fremen. He is enthusiastic about the planet Dune. He is a likable man and a good man who does just want to help. 
  So many people are making so many plans. Plans to commit murder even. Some people do just make you want to hate them as they are so vile and evil. 
  In IX the Grand Palais of House Vernius here the working classes are apparent. The rich live above and the poor live below and the ones below do not like those above. 
  The scenes keep flipping from one place and group of people to another. The way each scene is labelled makes it easy to follow otherwise it would be confusing. 
  Te characters are so rich and as you read more you want to know more. The story is huge and it engulfs you drawing you in. As you meet each character you just know things are going to happen and they are going to make them happen. 


Title: Dune House Atreides # 5
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Written by: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Illustrated by: Dev Pramanik with Ink Assistance by Raffaele Semeraro
Colored by: Alex Guimaraes
Lettered by: Ed Dukeshire
Cover by: Lorenzo De Felici
Variant Covers by: Greg Tocchini, Evan Cagle
Price: $ 3.99 US
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: www.boom-studios.com
Comments: Planetologist Kynes does find himself in a situation. He plans to remake Dune aka Arrakis. He is a man with vision. Only sometimes remaking a place better is not for the better. 
  At the Grand Palais on IX here there is talk of the labor force being unhappy. Could this mean a rebellion is coming? 
  On Kaitain the Imperial Majesty is given a most impressive deal. Here there is lots of court drama. A Prince desires to become more. He is one insidious man. 
  On Arrakis Planetologist Kynes is filled with hope for the planet and the people who live there. His hope is infectious. His words protect him because they deliver his message of a better world. He inspires people. 
  At the Grand Palais on IX a rebellion has started and is in full force. Explosions and violence are everywhere. 
  On the planet Caladan Duncan Idaho and he is looking for Duke Paulus Atreides. Duncan is a little boy yet his focus comes through loud and clear. 
  The sci-fi art is gorgeously done. The technology is simple yet looks amazing. The people's expressions are well done. The colors stand out. 
  This is an adventure you will enjoy going on. 


Title: Dune House Atreides # 6
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Written by: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Illustrated by: Dev Pramanik with Ink Assistance by Raffaele Semeraro
Colored by: Alex Guimaraes
Lettered by: Ed Dukeshire
Cover by: Evan Cagle
Variant Covers by: Jenny Frison, Evan Cagle
Price: $ 3.99 US
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Website: www.boom-studios.com
Comments: A revolt is going on. Earl Dominic Vernius in the city of Vernii is doing all he can. 
  Emperor Elrood acts by doing nothing to help the Earl. There are court intrigues going on here. Lives are at stake. Now the Royal Family must flee for their very lives. They do make a desperate attempt.
  The Bene Gesserit breed for strength. They are like a cult or religion of all women.  They want to keep their line strong. 
  The story does skip around a lot between different planets yet it is done well enough for you to follow. The settings do fit the story. 
  Duncan Idaho makes it to Duke Paulus Atreides and so a major part of this story will start. He is such a wonderful character. He is drawn with hope as he is still young. 
  This is a soap opera in space. There is so much going on. This is not just about one revolt or a Kingdom's changing of the guard. This is about a Empire being created. It is about the planet Dune and how important it is becoming. 
  The Sandworm's are huge creatures to be respected and feared. Yet some would use them. They are like God's of the desert. 


Title: Dune House Atreides # 7
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Written by: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Illustrated by: Dev Pramanik
Colored by: Alex Guimaraes
Lettered by: Ed Dukeshire
Cover by: Evan Cagle
Variant Covers by:Jonas Scharf, Evan Cagle
Price: $ 4.99 US
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: www.boom-studios.com
Comments: Kynes is enjoying his stay on Arrakis aka Dune, the Fremen are working with him so he is learning a lot about Dune. He is even so immersed in their culture he is marrying a Fremen woman. 
  Baron Vladimir Harkonnen and Reverend Mother Mohiam hate each other yet they work together. The Baron will learn you do not cross the Bene Gesserit. These women are scary. 
  Duncan Idaho has come to Caladan to serve House Atreides. Duncan is one determined young boy. You know this boy is destined for greatness. 
  Leto and Prince Rhombur Vernius are becoming friends and they play at fight training until they get a real trainer, Thufir. He is a no nonsense one who puts the boys in their place. He trains them for real. 
  The comic story jumps around a lot from one planet to another yet they all remain connected enough so you can follow what is going on. 
  Leto and Rhombur find themselves on a little adventure with a bit of danger involved. 
  This series is filled with court drama and drama from planet to planet. Everyone is planning something and up to something. 


Title: Dune House Atreides # 8
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Written by: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Illustrated by: Dev Pramanik with Mariane Taibe
Colored by: Alex Guimaraes
Lettered by: Ed Dukeshire
Cover by: Evan Cagle
Variant Covers by: Jeff Dekal, Evan Cagle
Price: $ 4.99 US
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: www.boom-studios.com
Comments: Duncan Idaho faces a Salusan Bull. This creature is huge and mean spirited. Duncan knows something is wrong yet no one listens to him. The bulls are not as they should be. Duncan does stand out as the main character the one you will most remember and notice. 
  The Bene Gesserit they have a plan and Jessica a new born is at the heart of it. The Bene Gesserit have always had a plan. These women are strong and set in their ways. 
  Duke Atreides finds a bull fight leads to more than is expected much more. How will things go after this set of stunning events at least for some it was stunning. 
  On Arrakis Umma Kynes learns how to ride a Sandworm. These creatures are amazing and the illustrations of them here capture their essence. The Sandworms are in the background yet they have a way of standing out. These creatures are so much more then just a dessert worm. 
  There are a number of different setting where the story takes place and they are all nicely tied in together. 


Title: Dune House Atreides # 9
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Written by: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Illustrated by: Dev Pramanik with Mariane Taibe
Colored by: Alex Guimaraes
Lettered by: Ed Dukeshire
Cover by: Evan Cagle
Variant Covers by: Christian Ward, Evan Cagle
Price: $ 4.99 US
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: www.boom-studios.com
Comments: Duke Leto Atreides is accepting his new role as ruler of the planet Caladan. Leto steps up big time. He is the new Duke and let none forget it even his own mother. Leto stands up and does what he knows is right. This is a man born to rule. 
  In Vernii changes are occuring which may not be for the best. One man tries out a theory.
  On Junction we see a navigator. They are transformed to do the job. 
  Kaitain the Imperial Place. Here an Emperor dies . There is so much court intregue going on in this series. 
  Yes this story does jump around a lot yet the way it is presented keeps the story flowing smoothly. All the different settings are connected. 
  So many plans are being made and so much scheming. Yet is is easy to follow and understand with the beautifully done writing and the art gorgeous presents this story. 


Title: Dune House Atreides # 10
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Written by: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Illustrated by: Dev Pramanik with Mariane Taibe
Colored by: Alex Guimaraes
Lettered by: Ed Dukeshire
Cover by: Evan Cagle
Variant Covers by: Julian Totino Tedesco, Evan Cagle
Price: $ 4.99 US
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: www.boom-studios.com
Comments: At Castle Caladan we see Duke Leto Atreides does find being a ruler most pressing. He feels the weight of it on his shoulders and does stand with his friends Rhombur and Kailea. Duncan Idaho is a young boy here but you can see the man he will become starting to immerge. He is loyal to Leto and House Atreides. The court intregue continues.
  On Geidi Prime we see a beautifully illustrated space ship. Its lines are sleek with a visciousness to it. The Harkonnen Baron now has this ship and it is a power weapon he can use against House Atreides. 
  In Caladan at the Cala City Spaceport Leto and Rhombur are going to meet the Emperor. Things are playing out as people move against the Atreides. You will get caught up in it. 
  On the planet Arrakis Near Plaster Basin, this desert world is beautifully illustrated. Changes are happening which are both good and bad. 
  Kaitain the Imperial Palace Gardens here the new Emperor meets with the Bene Gesserit. They come offering help. Now you know that they are up to something more then it seems on the surface. 
  Guild Heighliner providing transport to Kaitain here a war has been started through subterfuge. Duke Leto does as a ruler should he does what is necessary to save himself and the Atreides House. 
  Katain the Imperial Palace we see the Bene Gesserit planning for the future. They have many plans what though is their end game? 
  The story jumps around a lot going to different planets yet it does all stay connected. The characters are all intense and the story stays focused in its many facets. 
  

Title: Dune House Atreides # 11
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Written by: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Illustrated by: Dev Pramanik with Mariane Taibe
Colored by: Alex Guimaraes
Lettered by: Ed Dukeshire
Cover by: Evan Cagle
Variant Covers by: Qistina Khalidah, Evan Cagle
Price: $ 4.99 US
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: www.boom-studios.com
Comments: Kaitain is where the Atreides and their Lord, Duke Leto Atreides is being blamed for an attack on a Tleilaxu ship. Leto must defend himself and he now has a way. Will it be enough? 
  At the Imperial Lichentree Grove Crown Prince Shaddam finds himself in a predictament. Duke Leto Atreides knows things about Crown Prince Shaddam. The Prince makes a decision he must help the Duke. Court drama is in abundance. 
  Castle Caladan here we see one woman who knows her and her brother's fate lies with Duke Leto Atreides. He must win his trail for them to stay safe. You can see she does accept her fate.
  At the Imperial Palace Crown Prince Shaddam is using his authority and coming authority to get what he wants from the Tleilaxu. Only this time he does not. 
  Leto does not give up hope and neither do his close friends. They are there for him always. Someone does not want Leto going to trial and they move to prevent it. 
  Imperial Throne Room a life long aid to the Crown has ideas how to fix everything. Will they fix it or make it worse.
  Zimia the aid carries out his plans. He is ruthless.
  The art at times is looking flat. The Imperial Capital though is drawn as a shining city that does stand out. 
  Harkonnen Frigate here these Harkonnen's are a ruthless people. They would do anything to further their own agenda. 
  Landsraad Court here and now the trail of Duke Leto Atreides begins. His fate and so many others hang in the balance. 


Title: Dune House Atreides # 12
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Written by: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson
Illustrated by: Dev Pramanik with Mariane Taibe
Colored by: Alex Guimaraes
Lettered by: Ed Dukeshire
Cover by: Evan Cagle
Variant Covers by: Tiffany Turrill, Evan Cagle
Price: $ 4.99 US
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: www.boom-studios.com
Comments: At Kaitain Landsraad Court the trial of Duke Leto Atreides has begun. The Tleilaxu plan to defeat Leto and prove him guilty. They have their plans for him should he lose. 
  The Crown Prince Shaddam is pulled in by Leto to help him in his trial. The trial was played up a lot in previous issues. Then in this issue it is kind of a let down the way it is handled. 
  In the Imperial City we get to watch the Coronation of Emperor Shaddam IV. He is done for now with the Atreides House. The Harkonnen's though are fra from done interfering in the affairs of others. 
  There is lots of court intrigue. So many people are planning. 
  This issue does wrap up a lot of things and it also leaves so much open and ongoing. House Atreides with Leto at its head stays strong. He stands ready to face any threat. 
  The art does look wonderful throughout this issue. The people have a grandness about them. You can tell they are royals and rulers. 
  This is a wonderful telling of drama and adventure in the universe of Dune. 

Richard Vasseur