Randall Crane, an unassuming American professor of Russian and Slavic Studies at NYU, is called in by the US government for a secret international mission back to Russia, where his long-buried secrets come to light. When his support team of commandos is ambushed and killed, it's up to Randall to fight his way out of Russia using his "particular set of skills."
Sustained by a well developed protagonist, "Red Zone" #1 brings some thrilling heat to a Soviet cold. Read Full Review
The art in this issue is simply stunning! Mike Deodato Jr.'s pencils bring life to each panel while Lee Loughridge's colors complete the visual experience with vibrant hues that pop off the page. Every detail in every scene has been carefully crafted and adds an extra layer of depth to the narrative as it progresses. The combination of art, colors, and writing makes this comic work. Read Full Review
Art 8
Dialog 8
Story telling / flow 8
Good little spy story
Buying this comic is like seeing that sexy Russian woman in a bar who’s wearing a skin tight white dress. As she sips on a Chardonnay she smiles seductively at you and you think ‘Yes! This is going to be great.’ Cut to weeks later where Ivana has ruined your life and burned your comic book collection to ashes. The cover looked great but the interior was a full blown mess. This comic is that Woman. Full take at:
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