I can't say this issue didn't leave my brain a little scrambled. But given the Watcher's handling of Faith, I think that is the intent. Read Full Review

Overall, the secrets of Faith the Vampire Slayer was worth dedicating an issue too. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Faith #1 gave us plenty to look forward to as Faith's involvement in Sunnydale matters grows. Read Full Review

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Faith" #1 is a clever reinvention of one of the most interesting Buffy characters with solid writing and artwork. Read Full Review

The origin of one of the best characters from the Buffyverse was always going to be a big deal, but with a few clever ideas Lambert gives us a story which will surprise readers, while still being faithful to her character. Carlini does an excellent job with the art, the action scenes are filled with a fluid energy, and she has some of the best monster designs we've seen within the Buffyverse. Read Full Review

While the art is fine overall, the is a bit of an inconsistency from Eleonora Carlini who sometimes takes effort to make Faith look like Eliza Dushku and in other panels not so much. While I think die-hard Buffy fans may be interested here, the result is something of a mixed bag. Read Full Review

Carlini's expressive, loose artwork fits in well with the tone set by the main Buffy title. She and Lambert get creative using Faith's affection for cinema to visualize her trauma, doing what Buffy does best by overlaying monsters over the mundane. Read Full Review

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Faith #1 is an intriguing yet confusing read. The concept of the issue, using the theme of cinema and movies to tell the story is a fascinating one. But the constant time skips and bad pacing make it hard to focus. I appreciate the writing and art as so much experimentation is on display, but the structure can make your head spin. What is admirable about the comic is how much it revolves around Faith. This feels like her own world and her own story with none of the Scooby Gang to divert that attention. And if the story starts to streamline then the creators have a gem on their hands. Read Full Review

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Faithsets up some intriguing intersections for the comic Buffyverse down the road, but a bumpy narrative might make this one a bit difficult to have wide appeal. Read Full Review

The latest comic in the BOOM! Buffy-verse just doesn't understand the character it stars. Read Full Review