Adventureman: Ghost Lights #1

Writer: Matt Fraction Artist: Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: January 10, 2024 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 6 User Reviews: 1
7.6Critic Rating
4.0User Rating

NEW STORY ARC!
When the Good Guys of the Golden Age come back, all their ghosts follow-now Claire, the new Adventureman, and her maybe-beau Chris, the new Crossdraw Kid, defend peace on earth from a phantom empire of crime!
By MATT FRACTION (SEX CRIMINALS, Hawkeye) and TERRY & RACHEL DODSON (RED ONE, Harley Quinn).

  • 10
    Major Spoilers - Ingrid Lind-Jahn Jan 13, 2024

    Johnny Caspar is back, at least as a ghost, and has huge plans for this opportunity. Read Full Review

  • 9.4
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Jan 10, 2024

    I am in awe of the impressive and visually stunning art of Terry and Rachel Dodson in this issue. Every page and panel is visually compelling and engaging and brilliantly propel the story along. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett Jan 10, 2024

    It's a joyful return to an idea that has always been fun and absolutely delivers on the genre-oriented promise of its title with plenty of adventure for readers to enjoy. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles Jan 11, 2024

    This issue was largely setup, but it makes for a relatively easy jumping on point for new readers with a clear agenda for the villain and the establishment of a new iteration of heroes. Longtime Adventureman fans and newcomers should find plenty to enjoy with the start of The Golden Lights. Read Full Review

  • 6.0
    Multiversity Comics - Alexander Jones Jan 11, 2024

    Adventureman: Ghost Lights #1 melds strong visuals and characters with a forgettable plot. Read Full Review

  • 4.2
    Comic Watch - Dustin Gebel Jan 11, 2024

    Strong art and coloring cannot save the rudderless Adventureman: Ghost Light #1, which returns from a year-and-a-half gap with no energy or dynamic storytelling left in the tank. The issue tries to go on like it was only away from shelves for a month which becomes a detriment to the scripting. The vibrant page layouts and color palettes used during the multiple double-page splashes cannot save the book from its reality. As the series seems to be solicited as a two-issue miniseries, there is little on the page that can draw the reader in. Read Full Review

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