Agent 47: Birth of the Hitman 2017 is a comic book series that serves as a prequel to the popular video game franchise, Hitman. The series, written by Christopher Sebela and illustrated by Jonathan Lau, explores the origins of the enigmatic assassin known as Agent 47.
The story begins with a young boy named Subject 6, who is raised in a secret laboratory where he is subjected to genetic experiments designed to create the perfect killing machine. As Subject 6 grows older, he is trained in the arts of assassination and becomes known as Agent 47.
The series follows Agent 47 as he embarks on his first missions, taking on targets across the globe in a series of high-stakes operations. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including rival assassins, corrupt government agents, and his own inner demons.
Throughout the series, we see glimpses of Agent 47's humanity and his struggle to come to terms with the life he has been forced to lead. Despite his skills as an assassin, he often finds himself questioning the morality of his actions and grappling with the consequences of his choices.
The artwork in the series is gritty and realistic, capturing the brutal and often violent nature of Agent 47's world. The action scenes are particularly well done, with Lau's dynamic illustrations bringing the fast-paced and high-stakes missions to life.
