The newest Overwatch Christmas comic will give even the most grizzled veteran some feels. I recommend actually reading the comic before looking at this article because the spoilers are heavy.
The Christmas comic, called “Reflections” has Tracer running around King’s Row trying to buy a present for a special somebody. She saves a family from getting robbed and has to give up her dream present. The same family she saved then gives one of their presents up, giving Tracer exactly what she wanted. The big “reveal” is that Tracer was going home to giver her girlfriend Emily a special present. Sorry fans who hoped that Widowmaker and Tracer were lovers, turns out the English gal likes her women a bit less purple.
We also got an amazing two-page spread showing what every member of Overwatch is doing for Christmas. This comic takes place before the game starts, Overwatch has not been called back into action. Let me break it down for you.
Winston- Plans to spend the night alone with Athena at Watchpoint: Gibraltar, but has a surprise waiting at his door. Tracer and Emily come with presents in hand, so the peanut butter monkey has some friends.
Zenyatta And Genji- Both are in Nepal, Zenyatta meditating and Genji brooding. We know Genji went to Nepal to train with the omnic monks after Hanzo destroyed most of his human body.
Pharrah- The rocket launcher lady is seen with a grey haired man. It could either be a date, or it could be her dad which completely destroys the theory that Reinhardt and Ana made Pharrah.
Roadhog and Junkrat- The two criminals are robbing Luna Park on Coney Island. Never change you conceited bastards.
Torbjorn and Reinhardt- The two grizzled veterans are seen with a ton of ladies. I never thought those two would be such foxhounds. In the image, you can also see a framed picture of the original Overwatch gang above the fireplace, showing how fondly those two remembered the good old days.
Widowmaker- The purple assassin used to be married to an Overwatch agent named Gérard Lacroix. She was kidnapped by Talon and reprogrammed to be an assassin and ended up killing her husband. In the comic she’s mourning over his grave.
Hanzo- Archer boy is seen wearing rags and staring at a cake behind a glass pane. What I get, is Hanzo wants to help the poor boy behind him and give him a present for the holidays.
McCree and Sombra- Turns out the hacker can drink more than the cowboy, because McCree is passed out on the bar while Sombra is still nursing that drink.
Ana And Solider: 76- The oldest members of Overwatch are sitting in an abandoned building, remembering how things used to be. It’s a stark contrast between Reinhardt and Torbjorn’s story.
Reaper- He might be about to murder a family in the rain, he’s still a dick.
Mercy- Everyone’s healing grandmother, Mercy is working at a hospital, trying to help people. She could be reading Genji’s letter from his panel, since Mercy was the one who gave the ninja his augments.
How did you like Reflections? Tell us in the comments.
- Amazing Art Style
- Balanced Mechanics
- Characters Keep You Coming Back For More
- No Single Player
- Overwhelming At First
