Another strong outing from a dynamic team who create some of the finest crime fiction going around now. Criminal #9 looks at the youngsters instead of their parents and finds that the apple doesn't fall from the tree. Read Full Review

Sean Phillips dramatic art continues to be the perfect complement to this issue and this series. Read Full Review

Criminal #9 is a loosely attached issue to the Cruel Summer arc. Jane doesnt appear and besides a few hints, the larger plot remains in the background. While the other issues have been for the most part standalone, forming a mosaic-style arc, they did build upon each other. What Leo will bring to the table is anyones guess, but I look forward to seeing how he connects to the long con Jane is running. Lets just hope his relaxed calmness under pressure doesnt make him cross a line that he can never come back from. Read Full Review

With a small, but exciting story at its center, and two characters who continue to reveal their depth and complexity, Criminal #9 is bound to keep longtime readers satisfied before "Cruel Summer" pulls its many threads together next month. Read Full Review

Overall, despite some spotty faces, this continuation of "Cruel Summer" continues taking delight in an interrogating, character-centric crawl. Read Full Review