I absolutely love the tone of this story and its slow build up to a truly disturbing cliffhanger. A cliffhanger that was brilliantly executed visually by Leila Leiz. Read Full Review

I enjoy anthology books a good deal when done like this so this is a series that scratches a particular itch – and kind of makes me miss Dark Horse Presents all the more. Bunn plays in a couple of different areas here but I like that the characters are all primarily adults that are who we follow and it's not going for the cheap seats of scares. They're creepy and detailed but have some neat twists as well. The artwork is great and the potential for a lot of fun depending on the length of tales could make for some really good variety as it progresses. I'm definitely on board. Read Full Review

Luckert must also be singled out for his depiction of the married couple in the first story. The subtext of their deteriorating marriage is communicated entirely through the art before a single line of dialogue even hints toward it. Read Full Review

Cullen Bunn digs into the dirt and unearths a classic tone for a current comic. Channeling both the Crypt and the Creep, the two tales summoned up from Shock Shop # 1 follow some stereotypical setups. The pacing of both stories really felt like an early 80's horror movie, or comic. Modern horror finds a way to present threats as new arrivals to our doorsteps; Bunn, taking a lesson from Horror Masters, shows it was always close to home; and heart. Read Full Review

With horror not being my cup of tea, I have to work a little harder to try and enjoy it. With Cullen Bunn however, you get a writer who can wrap emotional stories around the expected and, dare I say, the familiar things in the dark. Read Full Review

Shock Shop is an entertaining comic with some wonderful artwork and smart character building. However, the short chapter approach, and underused hostess, leaves an unsatisfied feeling with the reader. Read Full Review

I liked the stories, and the direction they seem to be going in, but I did feel like I did not get to spend nearly enough time with them to create any real tension. As of now, I do that care too much about the characters, but I am hoping that will change with the next issue. I wont be giving up on this one just as yet. Read Full Review

Both stories work well on their own but prompt the obvious question: why did the creators and publisher use the flip format in the first place? Read Full Review

While these tales are going to continue to be told in future issues, the brief nature of each storyline makes Shock Shop hard to get invested in for the time being. Read Full Review