Abbott: 1979 #1

Writer: Saladin Ahmed Artist: Sami Kivel? Publisher: Boom! Studios Release Date: October 4, 2023 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 3
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On the eve of the 1980s and the Reagan Administration, Detroit is burdened with an oppressive darkness-both political and supernatural.

Dejected and tough tabloid reporter Elena Abbott, who previously defeated the occult forces responsible for her husband's death, must dig herself out from rock bottom if she's going to save Detroit from the Umbra, one last time...

As the trilogy's final chapter by Hugo Award-nominated novelist Saladin Ahmed (Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Black Bolt) and artist Sami Kivelä (Beautiful Canvas) opens, Elena will have to contend with the dark cloud hanging over Detroit... and over her personall more

  • 9.0
    Major Spoilers - Ingrid Lind-Jahn Oct 7, 2023

    For the opening of the story, Abbott 1979 #1 is gripping and compelling. As soon as we see Elena Abbott, we want to know more about her. Read Full Review

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    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Oct 4, 2023

    Kivela delivers some powerful art throughout the issue. The visuals are stunning and the character designs are incredibly engaging. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicBook.com - Evan Valentine Oct 4, 2023

    Abbott: 1979 works to explore an interesting world that blends the mundane with the supernatural via the perspective of an even more interesting protagonist. Read Full Review

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