There are plenty of rich and interesting details and plenty of mysteries to unpack while still giving the reader just enough to compel them deeper into a complex and harrowing journey. Read Full Review

Blow Away #1 - Out 17th April
Boom Studios

W: Zac Thompson
A: Nicola Izzo
C: Francesco Segala
L: DC Hopkins

Synopsis…

Unyielding wildlife photographer Brynne Brautigan, isolated in the remote cold of Baffin Island, sees something she can’t unsee. An argument, followed by an outburst of intense violence between two nearby climbers-did she just witness a murder?
In a frantic search for the truth, Brynne discovers just what she’s looking for, but little does she know that more than the silent white of winter is keeping her company…


Thoughts…


This is a really interesting first issue, there is something about it that holds your attention the whole way through. There is a great tone to the narration, it did a good job of getting into your head and making you feel you are there with the character. It's one of those comics you will want to go through twice, once to read it then again to pick up on the little details you may have missed along the way. It is very atmospheric in its setting, you can really feel the biting cold through the art work.


The setting and story are presented really well here, we get a little background on the premise and the main character, also a hint that there is more to Brynne than meets the eye. The issue sets everything up really well and although the solicitation gives us a lot of information this is just the bare bones of the story. This issue adds a lot more context and nuance to the whole thing. I have noticed that my perception of the story has shifted as I have looked over the pages multiple times, what I took from the first read through has changed as I have gone over the issue again, there is definitely that feeling of can we trust our eyes with what we are seeing….


The artwork does a great job of adding to the tone of the series, everything is so stark and white. There is a real sense of isolation and that the surroundings are perilous. The style of the illustration is interesting, there is quite an angular look to the main character and the few others we see. Although the majority of the colouration is white, there are also some great uses of colour and shadow throughout as well.


I really enjoyed the introduction to this series, this issue does a great job of setting the stage for a really interesting arc. There is a really big shocker at the end of the issue that I didn't see coming at all, that cliffhanger and the great combo of the premise and illustration and of course brilliant storytelling make this a must follow series, add it to your pull lists now. This is an 8 out of 10 for me and I can't wait for issue two
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