Basilisk #1

I can see why Basilisk #1 is the biggest pre-sale and it delivers on all cylinders. If this review doesn't have you jumping up and kicking down the door of your local comic shop for an issue I'm not sure what will. A 100% perfect issue that sets the action with minimal dialogue and stunning artwork. Read Full Review

Ground floor and going up! This issue uses the right bait for readers as you are automatically intrigued about this story. You HAVE to know what powers these five have. You HAVE to know what their motivation is. This issue is the itch that you have to spend a long time scratching so I am in for the long haul! Read Full Review

In a week that features quite a few appealing first issues, Basilisk #1 has earned a spot among the new comics readers need to give a shot. Read Full Review

Basilisk is an intriguing first issue thanks to its control of mood, atmosphere, and mystery. The story could have used a bit more, but it gets your interest enough, and certainly plays to fans of horror and superheroes. Read Full Review

A fun first issue that hints at a deeper mysteries yet to unfurl and with the types of characters and the adult horror, not scary this book could well be a sleeper hit for all involved. Read Full Review

Scharf delivers some beautiful visuals throughout this issue. Every page is filled with great details and the characters look fantastic. Read Full Review

Bunn has got a little one man storytelling cottage industry down pat at the moment. Lean hard into the occult, fill out the character ranks with damaged individuals in search of an answer and or vengeance, add water, and off you go. Put like that, it may sound like he's a soulless writing machine. Quite the contrary; he is a skilled writer who knows his craft very, very well. There's never a wasted word, or scene, with everything coming together to drive the story irresistibly forward. Read Full Review

WhileBasilisk#1 is an example of exceptionally well executed supernatural horror in comics, there may not be enough depth for readers to sink their teeth into just yet. But there is no denying that Basiliskhas a lot of potential. Read Full Review

Writer Cullen Bunn is laying the groundwork for Basilisk in this debut issue. There are obviously quite a few open questions, as we're just getting started, however there's more than enough to grab onto and pull you in for more. It's a supernatural take on a super hero mystery story and I'm here for it. Read Full Review

First issues are hard. Bunn has the requisite elements for an interesting narrative, but Basilisk #1 is a little nebulous at the moment for me, and I think I need to withhold judgement for the second entry before committing either away. That said, Scharf's artwork is a showstopper and the majesty of the visuals alone make it a decent addition to the pull. Read Full Review

Strong sense of characters and interesting artwork. Read Full Review

Though the bones established here in the introductory issue work well enough, there are definitely moments in Basilisk #1 that brighter than others. Read Full Review

Blackgirl

Jun 02, 2021

This is a gem of terror and of course everyone is preparing for October.

daspidaboy

Jun 02, 2021

indie comics are sometimes better than the mainstream comics

Gizmo

Jun 07, 2021

I'm instantly hooked by this concept and Bunn is withholding just enough information to make me crave more.

SenpaifenixJäger

Jun 02, 2021

I cannot lie and say that this is a novel proposal, because we return to the same thing, Stephen King Children of the Corn, movies where a group of demonic or alien sects want to take over the land. However I will give you the benefit of the doubt.

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Blackgirl - Jun 2, 2021

Compared with the master of suspense, it seems fair.

SenpaifenixJäger - Jun 2, 2021

@Blackgirl If you think that, I invite you to take a look at serial. https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/abstract-studios/serial-(2021)/4 Don't expect great art or color because it's black and white, but the story has potential. I send you the link so that you can send me your information and give you access to watch the comic, or you can always go to you know what places to read.

Emma - Jun 2, 2021

sorry I don't like that comic. 😥

SenpaifenixJäger - Jun 4, 2021

What is great @Emma, ​​there is nothing more wonderful than different ways of thinking. We are not sheep. You don't like it, it's great, you like it too it is.

Obi-wan the 3rd

Jun 02, 2021

While the comic was brief, it managed to capture my attention. I'm a fan of Cullen Bunn, even if some of his DEADPOOL work isn't the best (Except deadpool killustrated and night of the living deadpool). Basilisk is an interesting comic, even if it feels sort of like an X-MEN comic at times, but the writing is good, and the art ain't to bad either. The panels I enjoyed and they gave enough for me to want more. That being said, I do wish the comic issue had a bit more content to it. Hopefully the next issue does moving forward. Usually number 2's give some exposition, and while too much exposition can kill a story, no exposition is just as bad. Since it is the first issue ill amend my views on that.

Cosmic Ray

Jun 11, 2021

Been here before haven't we? Stranger comes to town. The desperate hunter no one believes. Good art though.