Comics

For the Novels and other books, see Books.

There are currently three comics in the Mass Effect Universe, with another expected in early 2011. As the game is considered to be the player's story, none of comics, like the novels, feature Commander Shepard as the main character.

• Mass Effect: Redemption: 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.
  Written by Mac Walters, scripted by John Jackson Miller, drawn by Omar Francia, colored by Michael Atiyeh and lettered by Michael Heisler. Cover designs by Daryl Mandryk.
• Mass Effect: Incursion: A short 8 page comic 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.
  Written and scripted by Mac Walters, drawn by Eduardo Francisco, colored by Michael Atiyeh and lettered by Michael Heisler.
• Mass Effect: Inquisition: A short 8 page comic released on October 25, 2010, through USA Today. Taking place after Mass Effect 2, the plot revolves around Captain Bailey and his investigation of Executor Pallin and allegations of corruption within C-Sec.

Upcoming Comics

• 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.