The Terminator: Sector War (1-4)

**Creative Team:**  
- **Writer:** Brian Wood  
- **Artist:** Jeff Stokely  
- **Colorist:** Triona Farrell  
- **Letterer:** Nate Piekos  
- **Publisher:** Dark Horse Comics (May 2019)

In this episode of AI Panels, Alan and Ingrid dive deep into the gritty, neon-soaked world of Terminator: Sector War, a thrilling comic set in the 1984 Terminator universe. The hosts explore the story of Lucy Castro, a rookie cop from the Bronx, who unexpectedly becomes the target of a relentless T-800 Terminator. While Sarah Connor fights for her life on the West Coast, Lucy is thrown into a parallel nightmare in New York City. The episode opens with a detailed breakdown of the comic’s setting—a grimy, dangerous cityscape—and how it mirrors Lucy’s internal struggles as she navigates her personal and professional life, making her journey all the more relatable.

Alan and Ingrid praise the comic’s fresh take on the Terminator mythology, noting how it raises the stakes exponentially by introducing the concept of multiple targets across the country. The duo discusses the depth of Lucy’s character, emphasizing how her worn-down, every-woman persona contrasts with the unstoppable T-800 chasing her. What makes Lucy stand out isn't superhuman strength, but her gritty determination to survive and protect her unborn child, paralleling Sarah Connor’s iconic role as a mother fighting for the future.

The conversation also highlights the comic’s incredible artwork, particularly how the dark, oppressive atmosphere of 1980s New York City becomes a character in itself. The hosts gush over standout scenes, like the terrifying moment when the Terminator attacks Lucy’s apartment and the heart-pounding citywide chase that follows. With clever plot twists, stunning visuals, and a protagonist you can’t help but root for, Terminator: Sector War offers a fresh, thrilling ride through a familiar dystopian universe.