Summer Shadows #1

Writer: John Harris Dunning Artist: Ricardo Cabral Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: September 11, 2024 Cover Price: $5.99 Critic Reviews: 4 User Reviews: 2
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Nick Landry is on the unspoilt Greek island of Avraxos to look for his ex. Anthony was the love of his life, and without knowing why he left, Nick can't move on. But Anthony isn't the only one to disappear on Avraxos. Coast guard officer Alekos Kourkoulos is on the trail of another young man missing on the island. They learn they both fell in with the glamorous set onboard a jet-black super yacht, the Nyx, before vanishing. As the mystery deepens, Nick and Alekos discover that the brighter the sunshine, the darker the shadows...

  • 10
    Get Your Comic On - Neil Vagg Sep 11, 2024

    Summer Shadows #1 is a captivating first glimpse at life on this mysterious Greek island. John Harris Dunning has created an idyllic island paradise filled with interesting characters and a dark underbelly which we're only just beginning to scratch the surface of. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Comic Watch - Ross Hutchinson Sep 11, 2024

    Issue 1 is a well crafted, seductive opening chapter that uses a strong sense of mystery to lure you in with a heady mix of melancholy character writing and beautifully drawn and colored art, where pale, deadly, bright eyed beings are waiting in the summer shadows to draw you into their darkness. Anyone that loves a good vampire noir story should definitely be reading this. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    AIPT - David Brooke Sep 10, 2024

    This vampire story feels totally unique, yet it deals with familiar aspects, as seen in The Lost Boys and the visuals of Bram Stoker's Dracula. The very concept of vampires who hunt via yacht in summer destinations is fascinating, and when paired with the surreal, it leaves you with a lingering feeling. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Sep 11, 2024

    Cabral delivers beautiful art in the issue. I truly enjoy the visual style and how it balances the darker elements with the beauty of the setting. Read Full Review

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