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Hello Darkness #1

Writer: Garth Ennis, James Tynion IV, Brian Azzarello, Various Artist: Becky Cloonan, Werther Dell, #39, edera, Vanesa R. Del Rey, Various Publisher: Boom! Studios Release Date: July 24, 2024 Cover Price: $5.99 Critic Reviews: 9 User Reviews: 3
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Horror fans rejoice in cadaverous delight, because Hello Darkness is a brand new monthly anthology series featuring what BOOM! Studios is known for - the best in modern Horror, Fantasy, and Mystery, not to mention the darkest stories yet from an all-star cast of creators!

With a spine-tingling lineup of industry legends including Garth Ennis, Becky Cloonan, James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'Edera, Brian Azzarello, Vanesa R. Del Rey, John Arcudi, Ryan Sook, and more, everything from primal fears to modern political horrors will be awakened, in the classic style of Creepy and Eerie and the contemporary chills of Black Mirror.

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  • 10
    Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg Jul 22, 2024

    Hello Darkness #1 is an outstanding premiere to what we hope is a long-running anthology series. The stellar lineup of comic creators and truly spine-tingling tales are what makes this comic standout in a crowd. Those craving a new horror series that will give you all the thrills and chills you have come to expect from BOOM! Studios will get a lot out of the first issue of Hello Darkness. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Monkeys Fighting Robots - Darryll Robson Jul 27, 2024

    A macabre and disturbing mix of horror tales that has something for everyone. Not all of the stories are of the same quality, however each will find a different audience who will love it. This is a welcome addition to the family of anthology comics, and hopefully it can burn this brightly for years to come. Read Full Review

  • 9.8
    Pages and Panels - Seth A. Romo Jul 21, 2024

    After reading this first issue, it's clear why this series is titled after a greeting. You can try to be brave reading this issue, but with the range of creators, stories and themes, fear will inevitably find you. Hello, Darkness is a tour de force that culminates the best in horror storytelling and is not to be missed. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Nerd Initiative - Richard Coryell Jul 24, 2024

    Hello Darkness #1 is an awesome first issue, filled with great stories. Anthology books can be complicated to put together because of all the variables. However, BOOM! hit a homerun with Hello Darkness. The book is laid out perfectly. It takes you on a ride and leaves you wanting more. The mixture of the short "grindhouse type stories that start and wrap up right now, with the 2 main stories that will keep you coming back for issues to come, is spectacular. The art is amazing and different in every story. The writing explores all types of horror and never feels repetitive. I can't wait for issue 2 and beyond! Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett Jul 24, 2024

    The result is a debut that reflects the immense talent found within horror comics today and an irresistible invitation to dive deeper into Hello Darkness. Read Full Review

  • 8.4
    Graphic Policy - Logan Dalton Jul 28, 2024

    Hello Darkness #1 is a wonderful showcase of a variety of artistic talents with not a bad story in the bunch. I also love how relevant many of the stories are to current events. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Comic Watch - Theron Couch Jul 25, 2024

    There isnt a lot to link the various stories in this anthology comic. Yes, there is the theme of darkness. But theres no guarantee that all of these will appeal to one audience. That said, the issue is largely successful. None of the stories are true misses. Even the weaker entries have high quality elements. And more than one of the stories is a home run. In short, every horror and thriller fan owes it to themselves to check out Hello Darkness #1. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez Jul 23, 2024

    Hello Darkness #1 delivers a cool immersive experience. The six stories within this comic book all had a hook that leaves you wondering what is unfolding. Even if not every story is a hit for everyone there will be several stories here that will capture different fans attention. That is where the beauty of Hello Darkness lies, every reader will have a different takeaway of which mix of stories they'll engage with. Hello Darkness is definitely one comic book you don't want to miss out on experiencing this year. Read Full Review

  • 6.5
    AIPT - Kevin Clark Jul 27, 2024

    Hello Darkness #1 contains two good stories but the bulk of the issue is filled with generic tales that fail to produce any chills. Read Full Review

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