Minor Arcana #1

Writer: Jeff Lemire Artist: Jeff Lemire Publisher: Boom! Studios Release Date: September 4, 2024 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 10 User Reviews: 11
8.7Critic Rating
8.5User Rating

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Theresa, the daughter of a small-town "psychic" fraud, returns home to care for her ailing mother, however begrudgingly.

But when Theresa discovers that there may be more to the magic than she originally believed, she'll find herself caught up in a town that desperately needs her help...

One of the most renowned creators in comics, New York Times bestselling and award-winning writer and artist Jeff Lemire (Descender, Black Hammer) arrives at BOOM! Studios with an extra-length opening chapter of a must-read ongoing series inspired by, and intricately linked to, the tarot and perfect for fans of his creator-owned work as well more

  • 9.8
    The Comicbook Dispatch - dragoncache Sep 11, 2024

    A dream plagues Theresa while she sleeps. She returns to it again and again. She ran away from her hometown for as long as she could. Now, she is back in Limberlost. Theresa must face whatever her subconscious and the universe want to tell her in Minor Arcana #1. After all, life is but a dream. Read Full Review

  • 9.7
    Pages and Panels - Seth A. Romo Sep 3, 2024

    Like a well-shuffled deck of cards, Minor Arcana is full of little surprises and potential for the unexpected. It's intriguing, imaginative, and whimsically dark. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg Sep 3, 2024

    Jeff Lemire's Minor Arcana #1 is a story with emotion, relationships, magic and more. It has an engaging story with characters I want to learn more about and boasts a unique art style making it a real Jeff Lemire story. I am excited to see the magic of it all in future issues of this series and get to see what really is going on in Theresa's hometown. Minor Arcana spoke to me and I am listening. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    AIPT - David Brooke Sep 3, 2024

    Subtle complexity washes over you with genuine characters and strong visual storytelling. It's a compelling look at going home with characters fully realized and a sense of magic that's forbidden but right. Read Full Review

  • 8.7
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Sep 4, 2024

    Lemire delivers some beautifully detailed and visually compelling art in the issue. I like the visual contrast between Theresa and the other people in the town and how she consistently looks apart from them. Its a great visual choice that made the character stand out. Read Full Review

  • 8.6
    Monkeys Fighting Robots - Justin Munday Sep 4, 2024

    A compelling and heartfelt opening to Lemire's new series at Boom! Studios. Read Full Review

  • 8.3
    Graphic Policy - Brett Sep 4, 2024

    Minor Arcana #1 is an interesting start and follows Lemire's familiar style of a mysterious buildup that takes us down the spiral of the rabbit hole. What exactly that adventure is and where it goes is part of the excitement of reading Jeff's indie work and the teases here promises an interesting ride to come. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Nerd Initiative - ChrisP Sep 4, 2024

    There's a lot to dive into and I think that's what makes this issue worth checking out. You should check it out because there's so many interesting directions Lemire can take Theresa, and the readers, and what more can you ask for in a storyteller? Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Gonkbonk - Javier Reyes Sep 3, 2024

    Jeff Lemire delivers another captivating supernatural mystery with Minor Arcana #1. While the story is just getting started, this debut issue showcases Lemire's signature storytelling and art style fans have come to love. Read Full Review

  • 7.5
    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez Sep 3, 2024

    Minor Arcana #1 delivers a fascinating character study as the lead character, Theresa St. Pierre, returns to her hometown. As the layers are peeled back about why she returned the world opens up in interesting ways. It all leads to a hook ending that leaves you wondering exactly what is going on in Theresa's hometown. Read Full Review

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