Neighborhood Watch #1

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• 10

  Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg

  Apr 07, 2026

  Neighborhood Watch is another one of those stories by Sarah Gailey where you never know what to fully expect, in such a great way. A murder mystery in the most unlikely location, beautifully brought to life by Haining and Rebecca Nalty. Add this one to your pull list. Read Full Review

• 10

  COMICON - Scott Redmond

  Apr 08, 2026

  There’s some trouble in the area when two communities find themselves entangled thanks to spilled blood in ‘Neighborhood Watch’ #1. A truly gorgeous and perfectly executed debut issue that sets the tone for the whole series instantly. Just the right dash of reality, fiction, and social commentary rolled into one delicious meal. Read Full Review

• 10

  The Comic Book Spot - beastfire

  Apr 11, 2026

  Definitely keep an eye on Neighborhood Watch, which is giving quite the juicy mystery. Neighborhood Watch #1 sets up an intriguing mystery and leaves me looking forward to the investigation. Plus, the artwork is really nicely-done. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  AIPT - Lily Abreu

  Apr 07, 2026

  Neighborhood Watch #1 is a thrilling first issue that will leave you on the edge of your seat and waiting for issue 2. Gailey’s writing will leave you wanting to follow along to see who is responsible. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  ComicBook.com - Matthew Aguilar

  Apr 08, 2026

  Gailey sets a number of these threads throughout the story while also bringing you into each community’s citizens, as you start to get a feel for the dynamics between them. Bianca and Val are the anchors of each community, and before you know it, you are not only invested in their personal lives but also in their roles within the community overall. Read Full Review

• 8.6

  The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally

  Apr 08, 2026

  Haining delivers beautifully detailed and visually compelling art throughout the issue. I love the character designs and the look of the world. Read Full Review

• 8.5

  Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell

  Apr 08, 2026

  Neighborhood Watch #1 kicks this murder mystery series off with a bang and a shocking reveal. Even with a bit of pacing issues, the book is still highly enjoyable and will surely hook anyone who reads it with the mystery and reveals it contains. If you are into true crime or mystery books, this should be on your list when you visit the LCS this week. Read Full Review

• 8.5

  Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez

  Apr 13, 2026

  Neighborhood Watch #1 nails the weird sitcom chemistry of a close nit community. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Comic Crusaders - Al Mega

  Apr 10, 2026

  By the final pages, Neighborhood Watch #1 has done exactly what a first issue is supposed to do. It builds intrigue, gives us characters worth following, and leaves us wanting more without feeling cheap about it. This is not just a murder mystery with a cool premise. It is a book with atmosphere, personality, and enough social tension to make every smile feel like a threat. BOOM! has a strong one here, and if this series keeps this same energy moving forward, readers are going to be hooked hard. This comic came to stir the pot, and baby, the pot is already boiling. Read Full Review

• 7.1

  Comic Watch - Theron Couch

  Apr 08, 2026

  Neighborhood Watch #1 is a fun comic with an unusual but inevitable end. The back and forth structure drives curiosity from the very beginning, and the issue goes out with a mysterious final scene that sets up a potentially unorthodox murder mystery. It’s a quirky comic and worth a look. Read Full Review