Linnea Kent vows to stay away from murders when she opens her detective agency in Jamesport. Read Full Review

A brilliant start to this new original series. A compelling detective story rich in character and drama alike. Thanks to this wonderful creative team I'm already in love with this world and its characters. Read Full Review

The secrets of Jamesport are about to surface with a story you simply cant miss picking up. With Starks crafting the unbreakable bond of love of Linnea and Parker, Galns magnificent imagery excels the mystery to new heights. Get ready for the start of something comic fans will talking about through 2024 and beyond. Read Full Review

Alcohol abuse leads to infidelities and felonies, while a girl's disappearance may illuminate Linnea's painful past in Pine And Merrimac #1. Read Full Review

Comic readers wanting a mystery story dont need to look further as Pine & Merrimac will be sure to pique curiosity. While it isnt a perfect first issue, I still found myself wanting to know more about Jamesport and the mysteries it keeps. Read Full Review

Galan does a brilliant job of bringing this story and its characters to life with amazing art that captures the eye and paints a wonderful picture of the world of these characters. Read Full Review

Pine and Merrimac #1 is intense and efficiently written, with solid artwork to flesh out the world. The characters feel like old friends to readers, while the tale is full of foreshadowing. Read Full Review

Kyle Starks and Fran Galn hit a home run right out of the gate with Pine and Merrimac #1. The main characters of this series are engaging with a story you will immediately be invested in. If you are looking for a new comic book to pick up to begin the year make sure to look out for Pine and Merrimac #1 at your comic book shop to be one to add to your pull list. Read Full Review

This debut is a testament to the power of effective character work. Read Full Review

The questions are enticing, but it's the quality of character work, the stylized and vibrant artwork presenting them, and the deft presentation of these fundamental units in a detective story that promises to keep readers interested month after month. I'm already hoping they get a second case when this one is solved. Read Full Review

Pine & Merrimac #1 is a fine start. It doesn't deviate too much from the detective formula and entertains enough with its characters. Overall, it's one that feels like it might be better read as a whole than the individual issues as they're released. Pine & Merrimac #1 entertains but it doesn't quite excite. Read Full Review

Though I'm not a fan of the art, the characters' setup and relationship are exemplary. This is coming from an award-winning screenwriter. I was very pleased with the pace and economical use of panels. I'm looking forward to where the story goes. I am quite surprised that they used the last name of Kent considering how iconic that name is in comics.

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Linnea Kent, a former homicide detective, has sworn off missing persons cases and seeks solace in running a detective agency with a knack for uncovering cheating spouses with her husband Parker, a retired MMA fighter and the brawn of his wife’s detective work. However, before the issues closes, Linnea finds herself pulled back into the type of case she so desperately tried to avoid.

Kyle Starks crafts a compelling narrative that effortlessly blends classic noir with modern comics. The dialogue is sharp and witty, peppered with humor and genuine warmth between our married main characters. The story is well paced, offering glimpses of Linnea and Parker’s pasts and giving us a sense of the type of work they’ve been doing at their agency through the introduction of several larger-than-life characters. Starks' ability to weave character development seamlessly into the unfolding events creates a reading experience that makes you want to keep learning more about some of these characters and their cases.

Fran Galán’s art is simply stunning with gorgeous character designs for Linnea and Parker. Galán's slightly angled linework and barely-muted color palette perfectly captures the noir tone without making it feel like you’re reading a story from the first half of the 20th century. He keeps it modern with the designs of the townsfolk we meet, giving them exaggerated designs that are both humorous and well-done.

While the issue effectively sets the stage for the series, it also raises a number of intriguing questions that will hopefully be answered down the road. My biggest question is why did Linnea choose now to get back into missing persons work? This can’t be the first time she’s been brought a case with echoes of her past. Overall, Starks and Galán may not have swung for the fences with this first issue, but still managed to give readers just enough to make you want to come back for more. more

Wasn't spectacular, as a matter of fact, super-mediocre ... HOWEVER there is something about it that makes me want to read #2, I feel a twist coming on.