Mass Effect: Foundation (working title) is an upcoming comic series written by Mac Walters.[1] It will be the fifth Mass Effect comic series produced, but unlike its predecessors, it will be an ongoing series, with at least 13 issues currently planned. No details about Foundation's story are yet known except that it will feature a new female protagonist. The first issue is set to be released on July 24, 2013.[2] It will have a connection to the Mass Effect 3: Citadel downloadable content. [1]
The series is exploring events in the history of several characters, including Urdnot Wrex, Ashley Williams and Kaidan Alenko.
Issue 1
“MASS EFFECT: FOUNDATION #1 Mac Walters (W), Omar Francia (A), Michael Atiyeh (C), and Benjamin Carré (Cover)
On sale July 24
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Ongoing
Mass Effect 2 and 3 lead writer Mac Walters kicks off a new ongoing series, set in the vibrant, engaging world of BioWare’s blockbuster science fiction epic!
Mass Effect: Foundation starts with a bang, introducing readers to an enigmatic “agent” and revealing the story of her time spent on the violent mining colony of Themis.
• First issue of a new ongoing series!
— [1]
Issue 2
“MASS EFFECT: FOUNDATION #2
Mac Walters(W). Tony Parker(A), Michael Atiyeh(C), and Benjamin Carre(Cover)
On sale Aug 28
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Ongoing
Urdnot Wrex—one of the most dangerous mercenaries in the galaxy—crosses paths with a mysterious secret agent in this explosive adventure!
•Written by Mac Walters, lead writer of Mass Effect 2 and 3 video games!
• Mass Effect 3 was the winner of “Best RPG” at the 2012 Spike VGAs!
— [2]
Issue 3
“MASS EFFECT: FOUNDATION #3
Mac Walters(W), Tony Parker(A), Michael Atiyeh(C), and Benjamin Carré(Cover)
On sale Sept 25 FC, 32 pages $3.99 Ongoing
The loss of the human colony Eden Prime was the first in a series of catastrophes to mark the return of the Reapers—a race of sentient AI that would threaten all life in the galaxy. Now, in her own words, Gunnery Chief Ashley Williams reveals what she saw.
•Written by Mac Walters, lead writer of the Mass Effect 2 and 3 video games!
— [3]
Issue 4
“MASS EFFECT: FOUNDATION #4
Mac Walters(W), Tony Parker(A), Michael Atiyeh(C), and Benjamin Carré(Cover)
On sale Oct 23
FC, 32 pages
$3.99
Ongoing
Far away from Earth, on Gagarin Station—or “Brain Camp,” as its students call it—a young Kaidan Alenko undergoes his biotic training. During an exceptionally grueling lesson, Kaidan steps in to defend the lovely Rahna from the brutal Commander Vyrnnus—but his rash actions have tragic consequences!
• Written by Mac Walters, lead writer of Mass Effect 2 and 3!
• A canonical entry in the Mass Effect series!
• Ties in to the Mass Effect 3: Citadel DLC pack!
— [4]
References
| Mass Effect Series | |
|---|---|
| Games | Mass Effect (CE, ♫) • Mass Effect 2 (CE, ♫) • Mass Effect 3 (CE, ♫, Multiplayer) • Trilogy • Mass Effect Legendary Edition Mass Effect: Andromeda (DE, ♫, Multiplayer) |
| Mobile Games and Apps | Mass Effect Galaxy • Mass Effect: Infiltrator • Mass Effect 3: Datapad • Mass Effect: Andromeda APEX HQ |
| Downloadable Content | Mass Effect • Mass Effect 2 • Mass Effect 3 |
| Books | Revelation • Ascension • Retribution • Deception • Nexus Uprising • Initiation • Annihilation |
| Comics | Redemption • Evolution • Invasion • Homeworlds • Foundation • Incursion • Inquisition Conviction • Blasto: Eternity is Forever • He Who Laughs Best • Library Edition • Discovery |
| Films | Paragon Lost (♫) • Mass Effect |