Oliver is a seemingly typical 12 year old boy... except for a mysterious family history that seems to start and end with his mother, and unexplainable powers, that is.
He can do things other boys can't, to the point of landing him in some trouble. Baffled by the surreal cartoonish nature of his abilities and followed by a murder of peculiar crows, the mystery behind Oliver's family history finally unfolds!
Written by fan-favorite writer Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, Local Man) and illustrated by acclaimed artist Dave Wachter (Punisher, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), discover what makes Oliver special and strange as he searches fo more
With its intriguing plot, exceptional artwork, and characters we cannot wait to learn more about, this comic stands out as one of the best new releases in recent memory. Bring on the rest of the series! Read Full Review
From the story, to the combined art styles, the creative team has put together a fantastic first issue that is as entertaining as it is intriguing. This adventure tale has a strong premise that is certainly going to take readers for a wild ride. Read Full Review
Boom! does a really great job bringing us back to our childhoods and delivering action-packed fantasy adventures. Uncanny Valley is no exception as it takes us to an innocent time when we were a kid and then changes tones seamlessly. This will be a run to watch as I think it will be a pleasant surprise for all. Add this into your rotation as soon as possible! Read Full Review
Fascinating storytelling combines with exciting artwork that will leave readers waiting for the call of "That's all, folks!" Read Full Review
Wachter delivers great art in the first issue. The visual contrast between the world of the comic and the animated invaders is fantastic. Read Full Review
Uncanny Valley #1 is a fantastic start. The comic is a great concept, some fun, some humor, some heart, and a lot of action. It's another sure hit from Fleecs who has been knocking them out of the park and this cements him as one of the top creators to watch for this year. Read Full Review
Oliver's life gets very weird, very quickly, and I have to say that I truly enjoy the entire experience, especially the effective coloring. Read Full Review
Uncanny Valley #1 is a wild start that leaves you excited to see what turn this ride will take you on. Tony Fleecs and Dave Wachter certainly deliver on getting you invested on the young lead characters journey. Watcher's artwork in particular creates a lot of excitement for the possibilities that are to be had with Uncanny Valley. This is a comic book to pick up as soon as you can. Read Full Review
'Uncanny Valley' is a story about family and connection that never skimps on the emotionality or the sheer whimsy. Read Full Review
It's an interesting debut but one that certainly needs more space to develop its ideas and a narrative worth following. Read Full Review
This was really creative in pretty much every aspect.
The premise itself is an interesting twist on an old formula, and the presentation makes it where you're seeing something that would normally be reserved for a live action/animation hybrid but instead its just Dave Wachter doing a very cool blend of different art styles, and also delivering some gorgeous colors here.
The book takes a surprisingly serious approach to its inherently wacky premise, but there's an undercurrent of good humor to the everything. It manages to feel grounded but also fantastical given what happens in the issue.
I've been looking forward to this one for a while and it didn't disappoint. This is a comic worth picking up.