Nuclear Family #1
| Writer | Stephanie Phillips |
| Artist | Tony Shasteen |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
America, 1957. Elvis dominates the airwaves and apple pie is served after every meal. But, with the dark cloud of nuclear holocaust looming, Korean War vet Tim McClean's major concern is taking care of his family in the atomic age.
When the first bomb does drop on an unexpecting Midwest city, Tim and his family find
themselves plunged into a strange new world, where what's left of the Unites States has gone underground while continuing to wage war on Russia with unthinkable tactics.
Based on Philip K. Dick's short story Breakfast at Twilight, NUCLEAR FAMILY is written by
Stephanie Phillips (Butcher of Paris, Heav
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BGCP - Daniel Boyd
Feb 26, 2021Overall, I really enjoyed getting to review Nuclear Family and is a series that I will definitely be following in the future. Stephanie Philip's writing and Tony Shasteen's artwork really drew me into the world of the story and has left me wanting more. I think that this will certainly be a series worth keeping an eye on in the coming months. Read Full Review
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8.5
COMICON - Brendan M. Allen
Mar 01, 2021Cold War era sci-fi is obviously a well worn trope, but it's executed so well here, it doesn't really matter. After this brilliant setup, that final pop promises this sucker's going to get delightfully weird in the second chapter. Read Full Review
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Comics Bookcase - Jacob Cordas
Feb 24, 2021Another excellent comic from writer Stephanie Phillips, Nuclear Family #1 is a wonderful take on a cold war nightmare. Philip K. Dick would be proud. Read Full Review
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8.0
Multiversity Comics - Christa Harader
Feb 25, 2021"Nuclear Family" #1 is a clever short-story adaptation that sets up good tension, mystery and even a bit of pathos to keep us hooked for the next issue. Read Full Review
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7.0
ComicBook.com - Evan Valentine
Feb 24, 2021It's an interesting hook to be sure and definitely warrants giving the second issue a shot. Read Full Review
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The Fandom Post - Chris Beveridge
Mar 02, 2021I'll admit, there's not much in the way of story in this issue. Well, plot-driven story when you get down to it. And that's not to diminish the character story we get here because it is critical for setting up what's to come because we need to understand the baseline of who these characters are, the bond they have, and how they'll work together or break apart in the face of what's to come. I like what Phillips has set up here for the foundation of the characters and the tease at the end is certainly the right kind of shock/horror for a character like Tim to experience. What happened and how the world has changed is left to be discovered but with what's here and with Tony Shasteen's fantastic visuals present, it's going to be an exciting ride. Read Full Review
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8.0
I wouldnt say its revolutionary but its well written and looks great. The visuals of the post bombed town were really cool. Definitely in it moving forward to see what happens.
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