If you havent picked up on it by now, I really liked this comic. Flavor #1 creates a world that is fresh and exciting, filled with questions and dynamic characters. This is definitely a gem you dont want to miss out on. Read Full Review

If the rest of the series continues this strongly, consider Flavor a recipe for sequential art success. Read Full Review

Flavor #1 is off to an exciting start. The creative team has created a delicious, lived-in new world with characters that, by the end of the issue, are worth investing in. The combination of intriguing story-lines with exemplary art makes this a must read first issue. Read Full Review

I loved this first issue and it's an entertaining comic that at first seems like it'd be great for kids and adults alike and then you get to the end… and I'm rethinking that aspect. I have no idea where this is going, I just know I want to read it and find out. Read Full Review

Flavor #1 is a beautiful and sweet book that can balance its emotions and tone well. Its characters are believable and endearing, its art looks great, and its concepts are creative. This one easily earns a recommendation. Give it a read this Wednesday. Read Full Review

Flavor #1 is a joy to read and a breath of fresh air. It's rare to see a creative team mesh this well. Read Full Review

A fantastic appetizer from a new culinary comic, "Flavor" #1 delivers gorgeous visuals and a lighthearted story that mirror the best of Miyazaki's animated films. Read Full Review

With a charming protagonist and a well-realized world, Flavor #1 establishes stakes that are personal and threats that look to build in future issues. Plus, it's about food. And food is great. Read Full Review

Even though we didn't get too much cooking in this issue, I'm very much interested to see what sort of creations the culinary consultant they brought into the team will bring us. As for a first issue, I'd say this was a well-done appetizer. Read Full Review

This book made much of the fact that it was bringing on board a culinary consultant (a Kitchen Aid some might say...) to assist with its development. Aside from the opening mention of truffles there wasn't that much input that I could decipher as belonging to Ali Bouzari. He sells books on Amazon and has given Ted talks though so I'm sure his expertise will shine through more as the issues continue. As it stands this was an aesthetically pleasing book that I'm glad I read, but I didn't really seem to be guided very well as to the plot context, and so it scores on curiosity value as much as anything else. An opening installment that was hard to dislike, but I did feel a little lost at sea. Read Full Review

Flavor #1 did a good job of introducing this new world to the readers, but it leaves so much to be explained. It may be a few issues until we get this all fleshed out, but, it’s looking to be an enjoyable ride getting there. Read Full Review

Flavors biggest flaw lies in the fact that its just a bit too slow of an introductory dump. It throws a lot of what should be emotional turmoil at you but its hard to connect with the characters when we dont know anything about them. With that being said, the last page of the book definitely helps salvage itself by making the world even more intriguing. Read Full Review

If you are into the Culinary Arts,love comics about strong familial relationships and overcoming odds, or have a younger reader in your life who would appreciate a good story, Flavor #1 is the perfect place to jump in. This is a strong comic with a clear path, and a story that appeals to a wide audience of readers. If you are looking for something new, give Flavor a try, it wont disappoint. Read Full Review

Zigged one way then zagged the next!!!

It has a Kiki's Delivery Service vibe and I kind of dig it.

This issue did a solid job of establishing the world of "Flavor"... I felt at one point it was growing a bit tedious in its exposition, but then the cool ending happened, in which a shocking act of violence is counter spliced with a cooking montage. Because of this last scene, I'll read issue #2. But my main complaint is, where was the cooking? The editorial brags of having a "food scientist" as a consultant, but any cooking scenes are indistinct, just one off shots with no ingredients shown...Listen, this may seem geeky, but "Starved," from 2 or so years ago (?) presented a distinct world and making the food, as well as the characters, the star. I'm hoping this series (though a million miles away from "Starved" in terms of look and tone) can do the same. more