Overall, I'm absolutely loving this series. The writing is clever and sophisticated, delving into an emotionally complex horror story. I love the supernatural side of this story, bringing a mysterious and ominous tone to the narrative, and this coupled with the lovely art makes for a highly enjoyable read. Read Full Review

It's been a long time since a Dark Horse title got me excited to read more. Like I mentioned in the beginning, it seems like they've been searching for an identity and while they've expanded what they publish, not all of it has been a good fit. Blackwood feels like a Dark Horse title from beginning to end and has me wanting to read more of it. With titles like B.P.R.D. being scarcer and scarcer and Harrow County ending, Blackwood is a great replacement for anyone's reading list. Read Full Review

For a genre that I am not generally fond of this book has impressed me. Where Potter and his gang dealt with wizards, Blackwood has a more earthy feel to it. This then gives the book a bigger horror vibe than a magic one. If the powers that be at Dark Horse know one thing, it is how to do horror well and this book is no exception! Read Full Review

Magic and broomsticks might play well with the kids, but older readers might ask what's the catch - and the terrifying answers can be found in Blackwood. While Dorkin's script sets up a lot of questions for future installments, it's Veronica and Andy Fish who really make this book a showstopper, with a thrilling and fluid sense of artistry that makes this book you should not avoid. Read Full Review

Evan Dorkin is quite a writer. Veronica Fish is a hell of an artist. Together here, they make magic. This is only four issues so it could go anywhere. That's exciting. And that makes for a must read comic. Read Full Review

Blackwood is like Harry Potter mixed with Deadly Class. It keeps all the supernatural elements and ups the danger factor considerably. If this is just a taste of what this series has to offer, I'm very excited to see where the creators take it next. It's a well-rounded horror book. Read Full Review

The sign of a well-done mystery story is that it leaves the reader hungry for more clues and itching to see the resolution. All the stellar artwork and colorful panels won't carry the weight if the mystery itself is not engaging. Fortunately, Blackwood #1 fires on all cylinders in that regard. Evan Dorkin and Veronica Fish have succeeded in getting things off to a fantastic start from the bottom up and I, for one, can't wait to see this mystery through to its end. Read Full Review

Blackwood #1 is the start of a fun and sinister series with all sorts of creepy goings on. For some, Evan Dorkin's name might be enough to buy this but there's more than just his involvement in the series and it's got some killer visuals to go with it. Read Full Review

Quite simply, I liked Blackwood a lot. The familiar pieces are here but it's very well executed with the artwork, the structure of the story, and how i introduces us to the characters. Read Full Review

Blackwood #1 is a promising, fun, and intriguing first step for the series. The premise may not be the most unique, but the characters are likable and distinct enough to keep the comic interesting. The story has a slow start, but it grabs your attention by the end. This comic earns a recommendation. Check it out when it hits stores tomorrow. Read Full Review

Blackwood has everything a burgeoning sorcerer could ever want " gargoyles, stained glass, warm beer and monsters. I look forward to seeing what curses and creatures these kids vanquish. Read Full Review

The first issue of "Blackwood" contains a ton of narrative detail and visual delights, but each aspect is in service to an intriguing horror story setup that feels more promising with each page turn. Read Full Review

The end was impactful and enough to have me waiting for the second issue. I would recommend Blackwood if youre looking for a modern, simpler Lovecraft, a more horrific Scooby-Doo, or a teen angst Harry Potter. Read Full Review

I would say that this book probably did enough to hold my attention and intrigue me enough to come back for more. That said, there is an assumed familiarity with the characters that doesn't ring quite true, and assumes a familiarity with the characters that the writer hasn't earned. Read Full Review

Now this all being said, Blackwood itself is fairly competent. Wren sucks but we'll come around to her around issue three when she vomits her backstory and saves a dude, and the rest will turn into likeable chaps that follow their respective tropes too closely to be memorable. It's got “mediocre” stamped all over it, which isn't a bad thing if you want a haunted university. It's not like we get too many of them. That being said, DC has Mystic U out right now, and you might find a better version of this there. I dunno. I stopped reading that too. Read Full Review

I can't really recommend BLACKWOOD to anyone, not even fans of Evan Dorkin like me. Read Full Review

Interesting.

So for this one you have to know that I didn't choose freely to take it. On a french forum I made a vote on some indy comics & they choose me this one. I was a little worried, but that wasn't bad. I liked some of the story, but that was too dark for me.

Cover - It related and nice. 2/2
Writing - I find it very nice even if some characters aren't really original enough. 2/3
Arts - The art is good, but Its not the kind of art I like. So the reading wasn't totally easy. 2.5/3
Feeling - To dark for me 0.5/2