Gideon Falls creepy is an understatement. I really don't remember the last time I was so uncomfortable reading a comic this good, and I can't wait to see what comes next. Lemire and Sorrentino have cooked up something truly disturbing and wonderful. HIGHLY recommended! Read Full Review

Gideon Falls is definitely going to be on my must read list going forward. It's got a very compelling hook and looks like it could be one of Image's best books in 2018. Read Full Review

GIDEON FALLS, like so many of Lemire's work, haunts you after you are done with it. Paired with Andrea Sorrentino's moody art and intricate sense of design, Dave Stewart's atmospheric colors, and Steve Wands minimal yet impacting lettering, the comic creates one of the best pieces of sequential art storytelling you will see all year. You do not want to miss this book. Read Full Review

Fans of all of these creators will be well-pleased by Gideon Falls #1, as will fans of conspiracy fiction and horror. It is unclear just what kind of story we may be in for with this series, but it is clear that story will prove interesting and well-told, both textually and visually. Read Full Review

Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed this first issue of Gideon Falls, finding it to be a mysterious and menacing introduction. I'm incredibly intrigued and puzzled " in a good way " with both the characters and the direction the story is taking. Fuelled by a deep feeling of unease and apprehension, this surreal horror ventures into sinister territory, as it tackles mental illness and the concept of evil. Read Full Review

Welcome to Gideon Falls. It may seem like any other small town, but there's something wrong with it. And it will take Father Wilfred and a man named Norton to uncover what dark secrets lie behind the seemingly pleasant exterior, and give way to the dark interior. Come along for a new and frightening ride. Come and visit Gideon Falls. Read Full Review

Gideon Falls is one of the finest examples of craftsmanship I've seen in comics in recent years. Read Full Review

You are in for something really good with this book. Lemire can take us anywhere here, so strap in and lets go for a ride! Read Full Review

Its hard to know now if this will be another classic for Image, but the first issue certainly keeps that door open, with a bold and experimental narrative that, while mostly in the horror genre, also feels neo-noir-ish and surreal. This blending is complementary, and carves a unique place for this book in Images line-up. Read Full Review

Lemire crafts an introduction to a world dripping with evil. Wilfred and Norton, two people that have zero in common, are about to be thrust into a fight against the supernatural, and theres already been a casualty. Sorrentinos artwork is a great fit for such a book, as it evokes fear and horror when needed. There are scenes here that will send a chill down your spine, including the shocking last page. I loved this debut issue, and cannot wait to see what lies inside Gideon Falls. Read Full Review

Gideon Falls #1 is a perplexing read, but it draws you in with interesting characters and jaw-dropping artwork from Sorrentino and Stewart. It poses mysteries that you want to see solved as soon as possible. Jeff Lemire really knocks it out of the park with this comic. I highly recommend this one. Give it a read. Read Full Review

Jeff Lemire is a goddamned comic book treasure and we should be real happy he's alive and writing. Gideon Falls #1 is off to a great start, or for Lemire, just another Wednesday in a bibliography filled with amazing Wednesdays. Read Full Review

A slow starting issue with intriguing writing and fantastic art by the great team of Lemire and Sorrentino. Read Full Review

There are creative teams that just seem to click, generating a special chemistry that always results in something special. Writer Jeff Lemire and artist Andrea Sorrentino are one of those teams, and if Gideon Falls #1 is any indication, we might be getting their boldest, richest and most enjoyable collaboration yet. There's no doubt this issue feels more dense and rich than the duo's earlier collaborations, and to some the focus on the atmospheric and esoteric may come across as a bit perplexing, but although you do have to read Gideon Falls #1 more closely than your average super-hero slugfest, the issue is no way baffling. Rather, it shows how you can retain ambiguity and mystery and hook a reader by revealing character through atmosphere and dialogue as opposed to exposition.  Read Full Review

Gideon Falls #1 is a wonderful example of how to debut a new series. Giving us a tantalising narrative that mixes faith, mental health and the supernatural, the creative team leave us with plenty of reasons to return for more. The character driven nature of this unique mystery also allows for a much more engaging product, with there being plenty still to explore from both Norton and Father Wilfred. Read Full Review

Given the history of this creative team, there is a lot of hype surroundingGideon Falls, especially since this is a completely original output. What makes this issue such a positive debut, though, isn't that Lemire and Sorrentino measure up to previous works"though they certainly do. It's simply that the final panel comes too quickly and the next issue feels too far away. Lemire and Sorrentino succeed in building instant and improbable anticipation for the next issue ofGideon Falls despite the greatness of prior works hanging over their heads. That's the mark of a truly promising series " and an incredible team. Read Full Review

It feels so good to see Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino working together again. When these two creators come together something special happens, and that trend will continue on Giedon Falls. Read Full Review

One of those inaugural issues that deliver on every note, introducing complex characters in mysterious situations and settings, all told with a sharp script that understands the importance of visual storytelling, "Gideon Falls" is one of the best introductions to a new world 2018 has yet to offer. Read Full Review

Lemire spins an impressive tale and at the end of the book we get a pretty decent nod to the fact that Norton and Wilfred's journeys are conjoined. Sorrentino's art blends well with Lemire's writing and their past work together really allows this book to get off to a flyer. Special mention to Stewart on colors and Wands on Lettering, both of whose work serves to augment the beauty of this first issue. This is a stunning book and if this opener is anything to go by we are in for a pretty special work. Read Full Review

'Gideons Falls' is a siren song of a thriller that is both alluring and unnerving. Lemire's script is a sharply pointed scalpel that gingerly scrapes against your senses with deliberate intent until the bloodletting begins. Sorrentino and Stewart build an atmosphere that is cold and sullen with plenty of room for the madness of evil men to spread their wings. This latest collaboration between Lemire and Sorrentino is a harmonious duet built on menace and anxiety.  Just another must-buy Jeff Lemire book to add to your pull list. Read Full Review

It’s difficult to box Gideon Falls into a single genre at this early stage, but it begins with a frantic search and ends in blood. It’s a thriller, it’s horror, it’s literary, and it’s also something truly unique. With this new creator-owned series, we see two exemplary artists who share an unspoken symbiosis articulating that bond through sequential storytelling. Read Full Review

I highly, wholeheartedly recommend you check this series out when it hits stores on March 7. The art is unlike anything Sorrentino has done before, and Lemire crafts a solid mystery with just the right amount of severely creepy bubbling underneath. Read Full Review

At the end of the day, Gideon Falls is a mesmerizing read, offering up question after question without even hinting at any answers at least not for the time being and drawing us deeper and deeper into the secrets of this seemingly ordinary small town. For some this may be incredibly frustrating, and there definitely isnt a huge amount of substance in this first issue., but with Lemire at the helm, theres absolutely no doubt in my mind that the series will end up delivering on its potential, and Im more than happy to let this slow-burning horror crawl under my skin and linger there for as long as its creators see fit. Read Full Review

Lemire and Sorrentino have struck gold. While this story won't appeal to everyone, those who like dark speculative fiction will quickly find home within the brilliantly dark tale of faith and you'll definitely want to be caught up when #2 drops in April. Read Full Review

Despite its understated tone and methodical pace, GIDEON FALLS #1 is a surprisingly tense and exhilarating read. Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino expertly craft a slow-burning horror through thoughtful dialogue and exquisitely detailed art. This issue makes for an intriguing introduction to this world and the eccentric characters who inhabit it. Read Full Review

Gideon Falls is great opening as I am gripped by our characters situations and anticipate what will happen next. Read Full Review

Gideon Falls #1 is the kind of comic that avid readers hope to find each and every time that they begin reading a new series that promises to be unlike anything they've ever read; Gideon Falls is unique and the first issue feels fresh and exciting despite the apparent darkness that's lingering just beneath the book's surface. Gideon Falls #1 is a strong debut issue that piques interest and generates serious curiosity. Read Full Review

Gideon Falls takes its time to get going. It doesn't rush into the scares. Instead, it slowly builds tension over time, building to a great cliffhanger that will definitely have you coming back for more. The comic has an unshakable feeling of dread, like untold terrors are awaiting Norton and Wilfred in the coming issues and they're the only ones that can possibly put a stop to whatever's coming. One thing is for sure, if this is writer Jeff Lemire's first foray into horror, he's off to a great start. Read Full Review

Gideon Falls is off to a wonderful start, but that doesn't mean much in comics anymore. Over the past few years, more and more comics have failed or bombed on the second issue making it extremely difficult to buy into a story with only one sampling available. Especially with what's being built up in this story, we're going to need more issues to read. But hey, at least there's a strong desire to read more. It's unlikely that anyone that picks up Gideon Falls is going to be disappointed by it, in fact, it'll probably start a lot of conversations when it hits shelves in March. Read Full Review

Overall though, its a very interesting first issue, with a hook thatll bring me back for more. Read Full Review

Gideon Falls presents us with that creeping unease about what's going to happen. We get two character introductions of note from very different places and dealing with very different things that leaves you wondering at the connection and how it will all come together. It's more about mood here than details, though there's a lot of dialogue that works very well to flesh out certain aspects of Wilfred that was surprisingly welcome. But in terms of story I'm just in that state of unease and uncertainty as to what it's about and whether I should come back for more. Lemire has certainly earned a lot of trust with his original works and Andrea Sorrentino has put together a fantastic looking book. But things just feel unevenly weighted right now and that has me feeling more cautious about it than I might be otherwise. Read Full Review

This is definitely creepy in the way that it is written and the sketchy art style. Read Full Review

Introducing a new supernatural mystery to the comic world, Gideon Falls does little to introduce interesting and compelling characters in its first issue. Read Full Review

Love this.

A weird but good story about two characters far away one to another but maybe link to something dark.

Cover - I Love it 2/2
Writing - Good, that was well construct & give me the need for more. And I'm not dark nor horror stories. 3/3
Arts - Sorrentino do a fine job there. I like the coloring giving some part of the story a ambience. 3/3
Feeling - I like this one. 2/2

Amazing first issue!

The best start to a series I've read in 2018. Amazing start! Pick this book up ASAP.

Strong first issue

Wow. Just wow. Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. It has been a long, long time since I enjoyed a single issue that much. The suspense and level of fear Lemire crafts are impeccable and wonderfully transferred by artist Andrea Sorrentino. This could easily become the best horror comic of the century and if the rest of the issues keep up, it could end up being one of my all time favorites.

One of my most anticipated comics of the year so far, Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino were so great on Old Man Logan together. I love Sorrentino's style so much, while it doesn't fit for everything, his panel layouts and skill at making motion out of still images is incredible and a good fit for this (and was a perfect fit for Old Man Logan).
I really got hooked by the story, it could have just been Norton digging through trash and talking with his doctor and that would have been enough, but throw in some potential Catholic Church intrigue and you've got an amazing first issue.
The only reason i didn't give it a 10 was Sorrentino's art can be so scratchy at times I didn't know what i was looking at (Norton's jacket maybe?).
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A compelling first issue, although a few story elements are hard to grasp I the first pass. The creative team gets along well together, with great runs on Green Arrow and Old Man Logan in the last few years. Our two main characters obviously have their own issues, but it will be interesting to see how the two handle their inevitable meeting. There are some great horror elements here, and I really like Sorrentino's use of color to highlight and distract from the horror. Count me in for issue 2.

Very cool start. Not a huge Sorrentino fan, but when his art is paired with a story like this, it works quite well.

The first thing this title reminded me of is Gravity Falls. It is a cartoon based on a fictional state in United States in where it also tackles the mysteries of the particular state.

This Gideon Falls is similar to that. But only more mature and creepier. This is probably the first Image comic i have read and boyyy it was great! I am a big fan of mystery/horror/thrill type of books and this book is no different from that.

Not to mention, this book had very least dialogues. I mean the great art visually speaks for the book. There were some pages where the art of the town gave me creeps and nightmares!!

Jeff Lemire however did a great job on creating this characters. The main theme of this book is 'having belief in the existence of evil and darkness'. This is enough to get me intrigued to the story and pick up the second issue.

The art by Andrea Sorrentino however was confusing at first but as i begin turning the pages, i got more used to it and felt it was the perfect art for this book. Not to mention that it also looks freaking realistic. The colouring by Dave Stewart was also great and just enhances the creepiness of this book.

Overall, as the first Image Comics book i have read, this was awesome! Not much was revealed in this book but that is not going to stop me from reading the second issue. Great job to Lemire, Sorrentino and team. Cant wait to see where this story is heading.

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What a great introduction. Eerie and dark, this is where this creative duo thrives. I had no doubts that this will be good and I was still surprised.

Of the new number ones from Image this week Gideon Falls is not my favorite. That will go to Prism Stalkers. It isn't even my second favorite because that goes to Kirkman's new book. Though Gideon Falls is a great 3rd place to have (Image had a damn good week). Image has some real winners this week and I have yet to read Firebug. What holds this great comic back for me is the art. I a just not a fan of mushy faces that are iconic with Sorrentino. I loved Sorrentino's Old Man Logan but his characters never look quite distinct enough me and they don't show the expression I would like. That doesn't mean he can't draw scary setting and a great ghostly figure. Jeff Lemire continues to be on of the top 5 comic writers alive today. The pace is great and by the end of issue anyone would be hard pressed not want to know more. I feel like Gideon Falls is the horror and suspense comic that many wanted Black Munday Murders to be. I think if you like Black Munday murders you will likely love Gideon Falls. I am on the fence if this book will be in my monthly pull list or I will add it to my list of trades to pick up. My early feeling is that I will love reading this book by the volume more than as a monthly. That has been the case for me with Redlands, Saga, and Lazuras. Image really makes a great book and they always have series in backlog I like to jump back in on and read a complete story. more

Already got the creeps reading this book. The art is really good as well. I'll definitely be pulling this.

As a first issue this gets many things right. A mystery is set up, the back story of the two main characters is teased at, those characters feel real (not something that can always be said), the mood of the comic is clearly established, and the plot moves forward.

The art is very stylized, and for me, a little too grainy; it can be difficult to define exactly what is happening in some panels.

I liked "Gideon Falls" #1, but at the same time didn't love it like I thought I would. Sorrentino's art looks great, but I didn't always know what was going on in this book, be that attributed to the artist or the writer. The ending was intriguing, and I'm sure Lemire will answer the questions this issue raises in cool ways, so I'm totally down with this series. I just think, with this creative team, greater things are to come.

A decent start to this.

This was fun and I loved the artwork, but I feel like I wanted a bit more information from this first issue because at the moment I feel very out of the loop and the only real noteworthy moments of this comic for me were the last few pages. It’s still interesting enough to continue picking it up and has a great writer in Jeff Lemire.