This was a strong first issue, and I can't wait to find out more. I hope we get more information about other popular conspiracy theories and the "truths" behind them that Harrow and his organisation have covered up. The series has a sort of X-Files vibe minus the skepticism. Get on board with this first issue at your LCS or digitally. Read Full Review

Deep State #1 is a solid premiere to a series that I believe will be a lot of fun. It quickly and successfully sets up the premise, the players, and the narrative while moving the story forward without any dawdling. Even so, it leaves enough mystery about all of these to allow Jordan to build a compelling story from both a character and plot perspective. There's certainly enough material out there to keep this story going for a long while and I look forward to the book tackling some of the conspiracies that I've wondered about. The tagline "the truth is out there" may belong to the X-Files, but with Deep State we may have finally found it. Read Full Review

I do love a conspiracy comic, the problem is most of them make up a conspiracy but have no back story or substance. Deep State is different. It is very X-Files in its execution and that is pleasing to my corrupted imagination. The cover is stunning and the artwork inside the issue is on a par with the cover, making for a fantastic read. Deep State will not be for everyone, but for a conspiracy nut X-Files fan it really hits the spot. Read Full Review

“Deep State” #1 is a very strong debut that signifies the start of something very special. I am immediately excited for the next issue. With authenticcharacters, a very strong premise and great art, “Deep State” is not a comic to be missed. Read Full Review

The sum of the experience is an intriguing series, filled with a few surprises here and there. For those that treat conspiracies as just another aspect of pop culture, there is likely to be something new here to digest, but there is even a lot here for those fully immersed in the sub-culture of conspiracies. The writing is generally of a high standard, and the artistic style, while at first seemingly a bit of place, melds well with the storytelling style by the end of the issue as the pair of investigators get thoroughly involved with a conspiracy. Read Full Review

Deep State #1 is an excellent new series and i am excited to see where they decide to go with it. Read Full Review

Deep State is a mystery-horror-sci-fi thriller. It's X-Files meets CIS and I cannot be happier with how the first issue ended up. The art was gritty and dark but yet fantastic. The world created by Justin Jordan really comes to life with the fantastic art by Ariela Kristantina and Ben Wilsonham. The real question isn't whether the government will be able to keep their secrets - its how long. This book is fun and exciting.  If you are a sci-fi or conspiracy theory fan then this book is certainly for you. I would recommend this book to anyone and give it the first arc to stay on your pull list.  Read Full Review

I was pretty impressed with Deep State. I like the art, despite wishing for a little more, and the story is fine, despite being a little derivative. It's not perfect, but it's very good, and I expect it to do well. The only thing that would keep me from picking it up every month is my already-stretched-too-thin comic book budget – there is just too much out there to read everything. But if you're into government lies or aliens and aren't already reading a few dozen comics a month, you're likely to really enjoy this. Read Full Review

Overall, this is a nice read and gets this Crusader's seal of approval. Read Full Review

In the end, I don't have many bad things to say about Deep State #1. I think you could pick apart some of the weaker aspects of the issue " such as the slightly expository dialogue, or how the premise of the book is put together by one flimsy sentence " but in my opinion these really don't weigh the book down at all. In fact I think that somehow they just make this sci-fi tale more fun. Deep State is not a book that is supposed to be thought about in great depth. It's a book that wants to take you on an awesome journey of space monsters from the moon and shady government agencies, and I implore you to let it do so. You will not regret it. Read Full Review

Does a more serious sci-fi book with a horror vibe that draws parallels to X-Files and Men in Black sound good to you? If so, you'll want to pick up BOOM! Studios' DEEP STATE #1. Jordan yanks us right into this shadowy world and unleashes a very entertaining first mystery. With just this debut chapter, he's able to tell us the basics about what makes this place unique, gives us a little insight into the two leads, and delivers an exciting conclusion. Kristantina and Wilsonham's visuals are a great fit for this darker and more mysterious atmosphere and each page does a more than satisfying job pulling you into each setting. DEEP STATE is off to a very promising start and, if you love sci-fi mysteries, you should really consider checking it out. Read Full Review

This journey will be exciting as Jordan has created a story that allows these creators to move around freely in and inspect every shadow in our nation's history. Read Full Review

All in all, I would have to say I was surprised by how much I enjoyed "Deep State" #1. Even as a fan of Justin Jordan's, I wasn't sure what to think going in, but I was subsequently blown away by the artwork from both Ariela Kristantina and Ben Wilsonham and then immediately charmed by Jordan's writing once more. If there is a writer in comics more versatile than Justin Jordan, I would like to meet them. This is a book for anyone who is or was a fan of The X-Files and wants to see what that show would be like if set against the paranoia and murkiness of the modern day, but also wants it to keep the charm and banter that made that show so enjoyable to watch. Between that and the utterly gorgeous artwork, I would say "Deep State" is another surprise hit from BOOM! Studios, a publisher doing a lot lately to stand out in the crowd by bring enjoyable and original creator owned content to the table. This is one not to miss. Read Full Review

Justin Jordan and Ariela Kristiantina's debut title from Boom! Studios this week has all the promise of a great series. Essentially taking on the premise of Mulder and Scully working for the bad guys, the series' first issue is a dark and grim " but very engaging " read. Read Full Review

"Deep State" #1 has me intrigued but not excited. It's intelligent and undeniably well-done, but I'll need to see more of this world and its characters to really fall in love. Read Full Review

Now, all I can say to describe Deep State at this point is that it's a strong start. Admittedly, it is a victim of decompression, albeit nothing that we haven't seen in a million other books on the stands. But with a deficit of strong characterization, a little bit further plot progression might have sealed the deal. For now, it's more on the razor's edge - the ideas are there, and the execution seems promising, so if the next issue makes more progress, Deep State could be a winner. Read Full Review

I find the storyline appealing enough to retain my interest in Deep State. I enjoy that Jordan has woven his imagination with real conspiracy theories and I know that anyone who loves that kind of stuff is really going to dig this book. I'm super picky about artwork and taste is relative, so don't let my dislike of this books panels keep you from reading. I'm a little worried Kristantina will read this and hate me: I'm sorry. Check out her Midnight Bunny series, it's not only unique, but super rad as well. Read Full Review

As it stands now, however, this was simply a well-crafted issue that's enjoyable enough warrant a return ticket for issue #2, where I have a feeling we'll really see just how good this series might (or might not) be. Read Full Review

All in all Deep State #1 isnt a bad book. It isnt a book I would advise against. Hell, I'll even buy the second issue. But ultimately I cant give it too high of a score; it's not ambitious enough to be noteworthy and not well executed enough to power through its own cliches. However I know enough about conspiracy theories to know that everything is not always what it seems at first glance. Read Full Review

This issue was a great start but it leaves the reader wanting more. Deep State‘s debut was easy to follow and enjoyable to read, but it didn't feel like there was enough there for it to sink its hooks in. However, it is unfair to always expect first issues to blow your mind right off the bat. Some stories, like Deep State, are more restrained and need time and space to evolve into a greater beast then what it once was. Read Full Review

There's always a dangerous game to be played with first issues: Too much back story can alienate, too much action without establishing consequences and characters can have the same effect, and this issue takes a middle path that doesn't quite do the best service to either our build-up and introduction or the beginnings of our action. Even so, Deep State #1 has an intriguing story to tell, aided by really expressive art and a fun (if familiar) premise. Read Full Review