The Silencer #8

Writer: Dan Abnett Artist: Patrick Zircher Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: August 22, 2018 Cover Price: $2.99 Critic Reviews: 10 User Reviews: 14
7.2Critic Rating
7.0User Rating

So far, Silencer's family vacation gets zero stars on review websites, and things are only looking worse from here on out. Silencer races to stop Talia al Ghul's loyalists from reviving her in a Lazarus Pit, but she's got TWO heavy hitters on her tail: meta-hitman Quietus and mystical psycho Wishbone, who's about to unleash some body-swapping shenanigans on everyone involved with this caper. And are you ready for a trip to Action Land, the Superman theme park? "Hell-iday Road" starts here!

  • 8.5
    Batman-News - Joshua McDonald Aug 23, 2018

    Recently, I've found myself growing unsure of The Silencer's future, but in this issue, Dan Abnett and Patrick Zircher tell an incredibly engaging and entertaining story that is full of twists, turns, and reveals that will leave you desperate for more! Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Aug 22, 2018

    Zircher does a really good job with the art in this issue. I liked a lot of the camera angles chosen for panels and especially loved the detail and shadows used in the final reveal at the end. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    DC Comics News - Seth Singleton Aug 23, 2018

    I think Dan Abnett is raising the stakes with precision and balanced execution. Is it perfect? No. But, the beauty is in the imperfection. I feel like this breakneck pace is only going to quicken. The reader is in for a wild, bumpy, and twisty ride. I plan on chuckling at every turn. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Aug 23, 2018

    It's not one of DC's best books yet " the villains are fairly generic and the plot doesn't advance as fast as I'd like " but a strong lead character goes a long way to making it work. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Comicsverse - Victoria Prisco Aug 23, 2018

    SILENCER #8 has its great points and its not so great points. The bright, fun colors of the artwork pop off the page. However, the inclusion of magic in this story seems so out of place. Some of the dialogue also lacks any real emotion. Read Full Review

  • 7.6
    Comic Watch - Nicholas Osborn Aug 25, 2018

    The series finds its stride in Silencer #8 where the emotional turmoil between Honor Guest and her family contribute to the drama unfolding in Leviathans civil war. A strong artistic direction and a surprise twist help this issue to stand out as an exceptional issue in the New Age of Heroes series! Read Full Review

  • 6.8
    Outright Geekery - Brian A. Madrid Aug 29, 2018

    Overall great action sequences throughout the pages and an imaginative cliff-hanger. Read Full Review

  • 6.8
    Sequential Planet - Steven Martinez Aug 24, 2018

    The Silencer #8 adds a new element to the story that's sure to keep things interesting going forward. Read Full Review

  • 6.0
    Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills Aug 25, 2018

    There is plenty of fun and excitement buried deep within Silencer, but generic spy stuff crowds it out. Read Full Review

  • 4.0
    ComicBook.com - Christian Hoffer Aug 22, 2018

    The Silencer remains a giant mess of a comic, but it does receive a big upgrade on art with the arrival of Patch Zircher on art. Zircher brings a much cleaner style to The Silencer, which has been plagued by choppy layouts and inconsistent line art over the last few issues. Read Full Review

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