Riccardo Burchielli replaces regular penciller Mateus Santolouco on art, which helps give this period piece it's own look, although the texture and jagged energy of Santoluoco's work is missed. Read Full Review

For a #0 issue this one is pretty successful, and I think it's also a lot different than any of the other #0 issues we're going to get this month, but it's one that's definitely catering to fans of the series it comes from. Now I can't wait to get back to the main story so we can find out what the hell is going on in this book. Read Full Review

A very interesting and revealing issue, if in a mostly academic way. Sadly, the art provides little support whatsoever. Read Full Review

While the first half of this tale is forgettable, I absolutely loved the last half of this book. Read Full Review

There is seemingly no formula for DC's Zero Month, as each zero issue takes on its own place in the grand scheme of its title. The introduction of new characters, the explanation of certain concepts, the revelations of backstory; all of which can aid a given title as it moves forward. The theme we really must look it is that each Zero issue is in a way a celebration of that title. Dial H #0 celebrates the titular gimmick, while also revealing an intriguing aspect that will undoubtedly have a great impact on the main storyarc to come. In that, it accomplished its task. Read Full Review

If you can stomach the subpar artwork and the general weirdness of the story, you're in for a pretty decent resolution. It's emotionally affecting and it progresses the reader's understanding of how an H-Dial works (assuming the reader already knows what an H-Dial is). Despite those positives, though, this is an issue that you can afford to miss. Read Full Review

I've really enjoyed this series from China Miville, but this issue feels a little bland. Instead of showing any kind of usable origin of the dial or some explanation to some of what we've seen in the series first four issues, we're just shown another owner of a dial. Read Full Review

All in all, this should have been a month for curious readers to take a shot on a weird book that they missed the first time around. A book that isn't selling well could have benefited from a new jumping on point. I guess that isn't the way writer China Mieville (nor the editorial staff) wanted to go. But with a story that doesn't take place in the regular narrative, it just feels like a missed opportunity. With a story that doesn't live up to the fun of what was going on in the first 4 issues and art that misses the mark as well, this is an issue that is easily skipped for new and old readers alike. Unfortunately, a month of “Dial H” feels tossed off, and I'm not sure this wonderful, struggling book can afford it. Read Full Review