Dinner Date #1
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| Writer | Joanne Starer |
| Artist | Khary Randolph |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Modern dating is rough. No one likes being on the apps, but it’s not much easier meeting people IRL. Especially when they might turn you into a vampire without warning. This is exactly what happened to Syd. She was only trying to get over her toxic ex — whom she may still drunkenly text from time to time — not looking to have her life totally changed. She thought finding the right guy before was hard, but now she has an unquenchable thirst for blood. Her dating pool has suddenly become her food chain!
Meanwhile, Izzy has been trying to make her dreams a reality in the Big Apple, though right now she's part of the gig economy
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The Comic Book Spot - beastfire
Oct 09, 2026Dinner Date #1 introduces us to a couple of fun characters, and is a great option to sink your teeth into. Read Full Review
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9.5
Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell
Oct 07, 2026Dinner Date #1 is a sharp, stylish debut that blends romantic comedy, urban horror, and clever misdirection with ease. Joanne Starer’s engaging characters and well-timed vampire reveal pair perfectly with Khary Randolph and Emilio Lopez’s expressive, neon-soaked artwork. Funny, surprising, and visually distinctive, this first issue leaves a strong impression and plenty of reasons to return for the next date. Grab a copy at the shop this week and sink your teeth into this fun and awesome story. I promise once you’re bitten, you’ll definitely come back for more. Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - David Brooke
Oct 06, 2026Dinner Date #1 knows exactly how long to keep its fangs hidden. Joanne Starer takes the time to establish Izzy and Syd before revealing the bloody truth behind their strange encounter, while Khary Randolph and Emilio Lopez make even a long night behind the wheel visually exciting. The vampire element emerges slowly, but that patience pays off with a cliffhanger that makes the relationship between these two women much more complicated. Read Full Review
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9.0
Graphic Policy - Logan Dalton
Oct 11, 2026Joanna Starer crafts two whip-smart, yet messy and likable protagonists in Izzy and Syd while Khary Randolph and Emilio Lopez bring the immersive NYC after dark visuals. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
A fun read. I’ll be back for number 2.
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7.0
A fun read, for sure, but also one that didn't give me as much to sink my teeth into as much as I was hoping. I'm definitely still along for the ride, but I'm hoping things step up a bit in the next issue. I still like the premise and, based off of what I read here, still feel that this has higher potential. Though, Randolph's interiors were really nice here. One of the best parts of the book, for sure.
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