Comics

Released Comic Books
There are currently two comic books in the Mass Effect Universe, with two more upcoming, one in early 2011, the other unknown. As the game is considered to be the player's story, none of comics, like the novels, feature Commander Shepard as the main character.

Currently all of the comic books have been written and scripted by BioWare lead writer Mac Walters, and drawn by Omar Francia, with contributions from colorist Michael Atiyeh, letterer Michael Heisler, cover designer Daryl Mandryk. Mass Effect: Evolution however, is being scripted by John Jackson Miller.


 * Mass Effect: Redemption: is a four-issue series that serves as a prequel to Mass Effect 2, and is set a few months after the opening events of Mass Effect 2. It's plot revolves around Liara T'Soni, Cerberus, and a mission of the utmost urgency. The first issue was released on January 26, 2010, with the release of Mass Effect 2, and the Mass Effect 2 Limited Collectors' Edition had a special edition of the comic book.
 * Mass Effect: Incursion: is a short 8 page comic book that BioWare released on June 21, 2010 through IGN. The plot revolves around Aria T'Loak and is set one week before the opening events of Mass Effect 2.

Upcoming Comic Books

 * Mass Effect: Evolution: is the second four-issue series green lit by BioWare. The plot will cover the origins of the Illusive Man, Cerberus, and the First Contact War.
 * A third comic series has been green-lit by BioWare but unlike Redemption and Evolution, this one will have no length.