Masterminds is preparing to take us to places I don't think readers have been before. This first issue kicks off in a big way as we are met with twists and turns, setting up this mysterious crew known as the Masterminds. Fans of thrillers and action books or movies will need to put this issue at the top of their list as Zack, Dark Horse, and the whole team have something special cooking. Read Full Review

Masterminds #1 is a promising start, mixing sharp writing, expressive art, and a strong sense of direction. It's not a loud, explosive debut, but it's something more precise and intentional, which feels fitting for a series about brains over brawn. If the next issues build on this foundation, we could be looking at one of the smarter, more engaging new comics on the shelves. Read Full Review

Thompson delivers some beautifully detailed and visually engaging art throughout the issue. Read Full Review

Masterminds #1 can be taken at a surface level reading and just a mindfuck of a horror game but it also has something more to say. The first issue seems to give a finger as to where we are as a society when it comes to success in one's career and hopefully we get to see more of that as the body count rises with each issue. Read Full Review

Like a good video game, Masterminds hooks you immediately and keeps you on the edge of your seat. My only concern is the slow pace may translate better to a single volume than a monthly comic. Even so, I fully expect to enjoy watching this story play out. Read Full Review

Kaplan and Thompson kick Masterminds off to a brilliant start. With beautifully detailed artwork and mystery around every corner, this series looks to fill that technology-themed thriller hole you may have been looking for. Read Full Review

With polished visuals, a gripping hook, and a central mystery that begs to be unraveled, Masterminds #1 is a confident start to a thriller that feels primed to level up in the issues ahead. Read Full Review

Masterminds #1 is a gripping start that combines Kaplan's knack for timely sci-fi with a chilling premise about ambition, gaming, and survival. While it takes a few pages to fully get going, the payoff is a sinister, high-stakes twist that makes the wait worthwhile and sets the stage for a must-read series. Read Full Review

MASTERMINDS #1 is a solid debut that lays a strong foundation for its series. While it may not break new ground in terms of character archetypes or storytelling structure, it succeeds in crafting a compelling and well-drawn world. You have to wonder, though, if Edward's grand plan will be a brilliant masterstroke or just another buggy mess. Let's hope he can pull it off. Read Full Review