Savage Squad 6 #1

Writer: Robert Venditti, Brockton McKinney Artist: Dalts Dalton Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: July 12, 2023 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 7 User Reviews: 1
7.4Critic Rating
5.5User Rating

The year is 2037. A brutal world war has left humanity in shambles. The remnants of civilization are tracked down and systematically eliminated by The Scourge. For the people of the central colonies, only one hope remains, an elite team deployed into the deadliest location on the planet: Savage Squad 6!

  • 9.0
    Comic Crusaders - Thomas Huls Jul 14, 2023

    This first issue lays the foundation for what looks to be a unique story of freedom fighters. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Major Spoilers - Christopher Rondeau Jul 12, 2023

    Savage Squad 6 #1 starts with dynamic characters, making it an excellent start. However, the overarching plot hasn't grabbed my attention just yet. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff Jul 12, 2023

    The series is off and running in a positive direction. The Savages seem pretty cool. And it IS fun to hang out with them for at least one issue. Venditti and McKinney move things across the page with a stylish sense of fun that might continue to find an appeal in the issues to come if they can continue to track the right kind of poetry and march it across the page at the right angles.  Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    AIPT - Chris Coplan Jul 12, 2023

    The kids are alright even if they're a tad derivative at times. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Capes & Tights - Jared Thomas Jun 23, 2023

    The storytelling in Savage Squad 6 is wonderful, with great pacing, a perfect mix of action, suspense, and drama. Read Full Review

  • 6.8
    Comic Watch - Tyler Davis Jul 14, 2023

    Savage Squad 6 #1 isn't particularly interesting, but it's not particularly bad either. It's a pretty bland setup issue that lays the groundwork for a tight and compelling story to potential out sprout from the book's all too generic seeds. Read Full Review

  • 5.0
    ComicBook.com - Evan Valentine Jul 12, 2023

    Dark Horse Comics latest gun-slinging post-apocalyptic series offers a serviceable premiere issue, but little outside of that. Read Full Review

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