I'll say it again: I was not prepared for Echolands, and I hope you aren't either. This book refuses to be defined in an easy-to-label way, yet, despite the risks, it has an engaging story at its heart that could flit about in any direction that our heroine takes. This ambitious book has all the makings of being an industry-defining moment in time, and we're lucky to finally be here for this decades-long project. Read Full Review

Flipping the edge of a comic to the portrait is a brave but dangerous model. Williams and Blackman cutting edge skills and use of an array of mediums, styles and images create a visual ballet for the comic reader. Read Full Review

A dimensional-shift of a first issue, Echolands #1 is the peak of fantasy and lore-building in the comics medium. Read Full Review

I hyped this book hard and, boy oh boy, has my hype been worth it. Echolands delivers from issue one and it leaves the reader craving more. More of the story, the world, the art and everything surrounding it. I recommend this book, without a doubt. Read Full Review

With a format and style all its own, Echolands is nearly a brochure for its own potential to be the Next Big Important Comic. Read Full Review

Overflowing in the best way possible " this comic is an explosion of excess and unyielding, chaotic fun. Read Full Review

Clearly Williams knows exactly what Echolands should look like. Along with Dave Stewart what is showcased in this opening issue is a sight to behold. Each image is colored (or not) and drawn authentically as it would in it's original production. Read Full Review

Echolands #1 goes against conventional comics by utilizing an untraditional landscape presentation structure where events in the comic span horizontally across two pages. The artists and colorists excel at their work where it is easy to follow the characters as they go move between different settings and environments. Despite seeming like there is too much going on in each other pages, the reader can identify distinct characters and some of their quirks and when magic is being used due to different visual styles and designs. Read Full Review

The drawings in this issue are extremely detailed. And the majority of the panels are filled with interesting characters and details that attract the eye. The color palette is intense and perfectly matches the tone of the story. Read Full Review

It's still too early to see how Echolands' story will play out, but this is definitely a comic you should try based on artwork alone. Read Full Review

When all is said and done, Echolands #1 provides an interesting first look at an intriguing fantasy world. While I wish some of the book may have been better utilized, all in all, it delivers something that leaves me feeling like Hope's story could have real promise to it. Read Full Review

An exemplary exhibition of the format, untranslatable to any other medium 10/10.

This is the most unique art I've seen. It's almost hard to remember the story because I'm gawking at the art the entire time.

Pencil/Ink: Good
Writing: Good
Story: Great
Layout: Outstanding
Color: Outstanding
Lettering: Great

This mash-up fantasy/sci-fi world of magic, robots, and fast food has enormous potential. The artwork in this book is sometimes gorgeous and awe-inspiring and sometimes overwhelming. Can't wait to see more, though!

The artwork is incredible, but I felt like I jumped in during the middle of the story.

I was drawn to this because of the artwork. It's very easy for a landscape format to feel like a gimmick but the layouts in this book take full advantage of the panoramic page spread and add a unique immersiveness that brings this fantasy world to life.

The world seems to be a modernized world of magic. Apparently the main character has been a concept of the artist's since childhood. It's kind of off-putting how much the back matter harps on this when you consider that... it's Little Red Riding Hood, you guys, we're not talking about a completely original character here, even if you did add your own interpretation.

Speaking of the back matter, there is a surprising amount of it. So much so that it comes off as filler to justify a $4.99 price tag. And when I say filler... there are literally 4 pages dedicated to showcasing J. H. Williams's record collection; not just a list of the albums he listened to while drawing this issue, but the actual color/edition of each individual vinyl record release. All I can say about that is, save it for a Q&A and let me keep the extra dollar. more