Maria Llovet's HEARTBEAT #1 may not be for everyone. Nonetheless, its haunting imagery and the slow-burning story will have your heart racing. Read Full Review

As a fan of horror and horror comics, I enjoyed Heartbeat #1 quite a bit. It seems to wear its inspirations on its sleeve. But what helps it to stand apart from those is the wonderful art. Llovet's style is reminiscent of Czeck painter Alphonse Mucha, which gives the comic a very classical feel. If you're a fan of 80s goth horror or vampire flicks this is a home run for you. If you like horror, in general, I'd definitely still recommend you pick it up. Read Full Review

A comics debut that handles storytelling and visual style superbly, Heartbeat is a gripping tale. Read Full Review

However, the characters and the plot are both fascinating enough that I didn't mind the slight messiness of the first issue. I want to know more. Heartbeat #1 was a solid first issue, and it definitely left me with questions. Hopefully, the series holds answers. Read Full Review

Overall I would say that Llovet has done something truly remarkable with how emotionally powerful Heartbeat is within only one issue. I look forward to seeing where the story goes! Read Full Review

That being said, I think Heartbeat has the potential to become a series as challenging and intriguing as its artwor,k but I think I would like to read this as a graphic novel rather than in instalments to better appreciate the story. I do wish success for this series but for me its going to be one that Ill wait for the collected story to come out before reading any more. Read Full Review

Layout aside this has all the makings of a legitimately chilling horror, but so little happens in this first issue that it's hard to call just how far it will go. Read Full Review

While I was drawn to this piece by its stellar art, I was disappointed by its lack of cohesion and, at times, the stories premise. An economically struggling girl going to the "rich school," who feels alienated and suicidal is, at best, an adolescent trope, and at worst, downright cliche. While I went in with high hopes, I was ultimately looking for a story that would pique my interest, not just great art. Simply put, I don't think I'm the target audience here. Fans of True Blood and Vampire Academy might like this comic. Read Full Review

You know it’s gonna be sexy, cause it’s Maria, am I right?

Love the art. The story is kind of aimed at a different audience than I.

not my cup of tea. may be better in trade

I remember hearing about this from a friend and writing it off completely. Boy, how I wish I had continued to do so. But I didn't. I noticed it and got it on a whim. Maybe it would be better than Faithless, the only other work I know this creator from. How wrong I was. I think it's worse than Faithless. At least Faithless had a good writer involved, even if it wasn't their A-Game. This comic is not written well at all. Filled to the brim with edgy narration and displays, with none of the characters shining through whatsoever. The story is nearly nonexistent, as this is all set up. There's a major contrivance by the end of the issue just to get the plot moving. And it even ends on a shocking final image, just like Faithless did. I'm starting to wonder if Brian Azzarello's role in Faithless is exaggerated. This was really not good. Just a waste of my time. more