Bolero #1

Bolero #1 is a primer on love, pain, and loss that prepares readers for a deeply intimate and rough story that is sure to connect on many levels. Its a world of possibilities I cant wait to dive into, no matter how hard things will most definitely get for Devyn and Natasha as they go through 53 variations of their doomed relationship. Read Full Review

This extra-long 50-page first issue allows enough plot and character development to feel almost like two combined issues. Devyn would rather run to a parallel world than deal with simple issues like work, love and friendship, but she is not alone in the world and most readers will relate to her amazing skills at avoiding anything outside her comfort zone. The rules entice forthcoming problems as we skip through realities and mess up alternate versions of Dagger's life. It's romantic, sexy and abstract in the best possible sense. Read Full Review

Over the course of the story, Devyn gets more and more tattoos, and by the end of the issue, Devyn is gloriously arrayed in flowers, symbols and webs, swirling and dotting her body like beautiful battle scars. The sci-fi part of the issue is drawn in a surreal fashion thats diametrically opposite to what wed seen to that point, but equally beautiful and edgy. Read Full Review

I highly recommend that you pick up a copy of this oversized introductory issue at your local comicbook shop this week; it's well worth the cover price. Read Full Review

Bolero is a tantalizing new series taking the multiverse to a relatable human level. Its beauty is in how it makes its characters so real and raw holding back its clever big fantasy twist to the final few pages. It's a memorable experience with a mind-blowing hook you won't want to miss. Read Full Review

The art is presented in a modern design with detailed drawings and a variety of colors that change with the mood and location. The attention to expression in both form and face help to provide an emotional connection with the characters and their various activities and vibes. Read Full Review

This is going to be a spectacular, emotional series of heartbreak, parallel universes, and gorgeous art. If that doesn't sell you like it does me, I don't know what will! At least check out this great first issue, I don't think you'll regret it. Read Full Review

The first issue of Bolero is engaging, with a unique style and emotional complexity. Every choice feels deliberate and every page is crafted with an awareness of what comics can do best. Read Full Review

Cleverly combining the routine trials of young love with utterly unique takes on parallel universes, this story wows on all fronts. Read Full Review

Bolero is beautiful and promises an intensely intimate journey of self reflection, destruction, and acceptance. Read Full Review

When all is said and done, Bolero #1 does a strong job of establishing its main character, where she is emotionally and ends with her getting offered a fantastical chance to have a second chance at her life. Read Full Review

I'm not sure what to think about Bolero as it moves forward, but this first issue does a good job of hooking you in and making you empathize with the protagonist's incredibly relatable plight. Read Full Review

Bolero #1 is a decent start to a series that has a really interesting premise that hopefully will be interesting to see play out. Unfortunately, the characters aren't very interesting in this issue. Read Full Review

Ashley_alban12

Jan 23, 2022

Loved this first chapter and can't wait to see where it goes. Glad it's extra sized.

DDJamesB

Jan 23, 2022

It was a good first issue. Good character development and curious to what type of stories they will tell in the other worlds.

ed1138

Jan 19, 2022

Great premise but I despise the protagonist which makes it difficult to continue with this character's journey.

Briton

Mar 14, 2022

"Look how diverse I am. Look!"

pizzamain

Feb 17, 2022

WTF