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Escape #1

Writer: Rick Remender Artist: Daniel Acuna Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: August 20, 2025 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 10 User Reviews: 4
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9.8User Rating

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SHOT DOWN. HUNTED. OUT OF TIME. THE NEW ONGOING TWO-FISTED WAR EPIC FROM REMENDER & ACU A STARTS HERE.

From the creative team of**_ New York Times_** bestselling author RICK REMENDER (DEADLY CLASS, Uncanny X-Force) and powerhouse DANIEL ACU A (Captain America, Black Panther)-the duo behind Marvel's **Uncanny Avengers**-comes a savage, full-throttle wartime thriller where survival isn't given...it's taken. Milton Shaw is a battle-hardened bomber pilot, flying missions over a war-torn world ruled by a ruthless empire. But when his plane is shot out of the sky, Milton wakes up behind enemy lines-in the s more

  • 10
    Monkeys Fighting Robots - Justin Munday Jul 14, 2025

    The best WWII comic this side of an Ennis joint, and the most unique take on the subject outside of Wolfenstein. Escape is Remender's best work since F.E.A.R. Agent. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Nerd Initiative - Yancy Arce Aug 20, 2025

    Rick Remender has matched Inglorious Bastards,Saving Private Ryan, and Enemy Lines. With rugged and nettle-tested anthropomorph characters. The characters are funny, jagged, and rough around the edges.They even displayedindividual qualities and character traits. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Lotusland Comics - Hank Rea Aug 20, 2025

    Escape is a stunning achievementa gripping adventure that both thrills and provokes reflection. Remender and Acua are working at the top of their craft, and together they've reintroduced war comics as a genre capable of equal parts spectacle and substance. Read Full Review

  • 9.7
    Major Spoilers - Jonathan Cadotte Aug 24, 2025

    Escape #1 could get by on its visuals alone. But, it also has an engaging and exciting story that has depth and layers. It can be a bit heavy handed though, which ultimately takes away from it a little. Read Full Review

  • 9.6
    The Comicbook Dispatch - dragoncache Aug 20, 2025

    When people attack you, it's easy to respond in kind. But in war, the choices become less clear, especially when your actions could prevent the death of millions. Escape #1 tackles the cost war takes on our souls, and how fighting for the people and causes we care about can turn us into the people we despise. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    AIPT - Nathan Simmons Aug 20, 2025

    'Escape' is off to a compelling start, exploring immortal themes in a new way and daring the reader to have compassion for both sides of a horrific war. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Pages and Panels - Rossano D'Angelo Aug 20, 2025

    Escape #1 is a powerful start to what promises to be an epic series. Writer Rick Remender tackles the brutal realities of war, focusing on themes of sacrifice and loyalty with a raw honesty. Daniel Acua's artwork complements the script with a gritty and realistic style that makes every page feel urgent and heightened. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Comical Opinions - Gabriel Hernandez Aug 21, 2025

    ESCAPE #1 is a masterclass in gritty wartime storytelling, pulling no punches and delivering a heavy dose of reality. It's a striking debut that leaves you reeling and hungry for the next chapter. Don't expect sunshine and rainbows; this is war, raw and unfiltered. Read Full Review

  • 8.7
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Aug 20, 2025

    Acuna delivers stunning and beautifully detailed art throughout the issue. I love the action and how it perfectly captures the tension of the story. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Graphic Policy - Brett Aug 20, 2025

    Escape #1 is a great start and a comic that fans of war comics should pick up and enjoy. Though it features characters that look like dogs, there's an emotional punch to the story with a focus on details and a tension that makes it gripping. Read Full Review

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