When there are only villains, being a hero makes you a...SUICIDE RISK. After barely surviving a super-powered bank heist gone horribly wrong, beat cop Leo Winters vowed to try and find a way to stop them. Following a lead, he discovered two lowlifes who seemed to be able to grant a person powers...for the right price.
It's a very cerebral issue but the plot still moves forward and keeps you gripped to the very last panel. Elena Casagrande's artwork suits the story nicely. Particularly impressive is her use of force lines to illustrate the usage of powers. Read Full Review
I'm looking for Southland with a superpower spin, and this might just pull that off if the first two issues are any indication. Read Full Review
It's hard to say that this is going to be a long running series only two issues in but Mike Carey definitely has something great going here and as long as the momentum can stay strong I can see Suicide Risk being around for a long while. The comic book industry has been in need of a stand up indie super hero series that has more of a relatable element to it and this seems to be the solution to that problem. Read Full Review
Andrew Elder's colours, meanwhile, are moody and subdued, matching the vague sense of angst that surrounds Leo's predicament without getting too caught up in darkness.It may not be the deepest story in the word, but “Suicide Risk” is a solid fusion of police drama and superhero story that moves along swiftly, crafting an engaging narrative through excellent use of tropes and fantastic art. And when it comes to down to the essential parts of an entertaining comic, what else do you really need? Now let's just pray for the return of Extended Remix. Read Full Review
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