Manor Black #1

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• 10

  But Why Tho? - Kate Snchez

  Jul 31, 2019

  Manor Black #1 has laid the building blocks for a dark world that I'm excited to fall into. Read Full Review

• 10

  Horror DNA - James Ferguson

  Aug 06, 2019

  Manor Black is tailor made for fans of Harrow County and The Sixth Gun. That makes sense, of course, because those books are made by the same creative team. This serves as a spiritual successor, particularly to Harrow County, with a similar look and feel. Most of all, it delivers some of my favorite kinds of horror. It's the kind that seeps into your skin, making you uncomfortable to turn the page, but forcing you to go on. Read Full Review

• 9.2

  The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally

  Jul 31, 2019

  Tyler Crook's art is great. I love the style of the pages and panels and how he moves the story along visually. Can't wait to see more. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Comic Crusaders - Johnny "The Machine" Hughes

  Jul 22, 2019

  I sometimes feel that horror can be hard to accomplish in comics. Sure, you can have over the top gore or over the top monsters, but there is nuance that is lost, be it the music track or the "there they are behind the door; now they're gone!" type of effect. To remain so popular and so consistent as Bunn and to some extent Hurtt, show the calibre of their work, This is no different. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Major Spoilers - Stacy Baugher

  Jul 29, 2019

  MANOR BLACK #1 is another feather in the cap of the prolific Mr. Bunn and his collaborator Mr. Hurtt, a black, bloody feather. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Multiversity Comics - Christopher Egan

  Aug 02, 2019

  A perfectly creepy blend of old world horrors and magic. Bunn, Hurtt, and Crook deliver on a beautifully sinister premiere that is akin to Lovecraft, Blackwood, and Mignola. Read Full Review

• 8.5

  AIPT - Nathan Simmons

  Jul 30, 2019

  Fans of modern gothic tales like Dark Shadows or the works of Shirley Jackson will find a lot to love in Manor Black. Read Full Review

• 8.4

  Graphic Policy - Brett

  Jul 31, 2019

  I have no idea where Manor Black is going after this first issue. I expected a horror series but this is so much more delivering a unique comic that stands out from the pack. The trio of creators have another solid release here showing off the talent we've come to expect from all of them. Even with high expectations that not met them but blew past them in every way. Read Full Review

• 8.3

  Geek'd Out - Jim Allegro

  Jul 24, 2019

  Crook, the artist, previously worked with Bunn on Harrow County and understands the task of building a suspenseful story. He shades the interiors of the Black family mansion in bleak hues to reinforce the idea of a family fading into irrelevance. His shadowing and loose line-work heighten the uncertainty as we follow the mage's encounter with Roman Black. The result is a fruitful collaboration between artist and writer that should continue through the miniseries. Read Full Review

• 8.3

  Sequential Planet - Danilo To

  Jul 31, 2019

  This was a spectacular surprise in my pull list as I knew nothing of this comic before reading it and now I can't get enough. I hope the title maintain it's quality as it progresses because the story is deeply instigating and the magic in this world seems like a well-constructed one and that always puts a smile on this reviewer's face. Read Full Review

• 8.2

  Monkeys Fighting Robots - David DeCorte

  Jul 29, 2019

  MANOR BLACK #1 is a home run. Bunn and Hurtt's storytelling is sharp, and brought to vivid life by Crook's sublime artwork. Definitely worth checking out Read Full Review

• 8.0

  ComicBook.com - Tanner Dedmon

  Jul 31, 2019

  Some things are better left to the imagination or left as teasers to go along with the big reveals, a balance which future issues of Manor Black will hopefully succeed in reaching. Read Full Review