If you're looking for an action packed space opera, this isn't the place to look. At least not yet, the story could go there in time I suppose. The action here is more low-key. It is the action involved in following along with an agent on a mission in enemy territory. Exactly what is the mission? I'm not sure yet. But Thomas & Gedeon accomplished the most important task for me with a debut issue. They gave me someone I could root for (who in this case is an alien on a mission against Earth, go figure".) and they made the character of Zhia jump off the page and into my mind. I care about her and I want to know what happens next. Mission accomplished for the creators. I'll be back for more! Read Full Review

With a strong art team behind him, the story is given adequate space to explore its own world in a steady and subtle way. It will be interesting to see if and how the comic widens its scope and sheds more light on its own planetary conflict, but it is just as intriguing to learn more about its central character as she exists now and the history that created her. Read Full Review

Zhia has come to Earth to stop humanitys invasion of her home planet, which, when you think about it, isnt very far-fetched. With this issue, we see Zhia adapt to this world, as well as start to make her motives known, but not in their entirety. This is a series, not a one shot, so we get just enough to peak our interest and then, sadly, we must wait for next month. Thomas crafts an excellent start to what appears to be a very interesting and eye-opening series. The art team of Gedeon, Martin, and of course, all-star letter Rus Wooten, make this book stand out immensely. The book feels different, reads different, and by all accounts, is different from your average sci-fi fare. Which is awesome, as Horizon is anything but average. Read Full Review

The artwork is a tad basic for us at times, bordering on lazy. The lack of detail is purposeful, we think, but it just seems undeserved and random. The fluid layouts help the flow of the story, but we can't help look past the clear absense of focus. This is a great debut issue for a fascinating concept, and we'll definitely be back to follow Zhia on her Earthly mission. Read Full Review

This first issue covers a lot of ground in both backstory and setting the emotional state of Zhia Malen, our protagonist, who crash lands on Earth having escaped her planet where we humans are wreaking havoc. She's confused and disoriented most of the comic, alone in a foreign place as she tries, and eventually does, find her comrade in arms disguised as a human. The reader matches Zhia's confusion for most of the issue and reaches clarity in the last few pages after Zhia has surgery to fix her ability to communicate clearly. And Zhia is pissed. Read Full Review

Horizon #1 is a great debut issue, with a main character that immediately captivates, and a point of view that feels contemporary and original. There's more than enough here to ensure a reader will come back for more, and I am looking forward to following Zhia on her mission. Down with Earth! Read Full Review

Image (Skybound) is constantly on the cutting edge of story telling, and Horizoncontinues that trend. While this issue is a classic build up story, it builds a foundation of endless possibilities. Read Full Review

This is a great issue to start off the series. It has a really interesting premise, it’s futuristic yet strangely reflects modern day, and there is so much suspense—we’re going to see some action in this series, so keep reading to see it happen! Read Full Review

Overall Horizon has a lot of potential for where it can go exploring the concept of fighting for your home. It was a fast read, and there wasn't too much plot development, but we at least know our main character and her intentions. Read Full Review

"Horizon" #1 is a promising start to what could be a very good sci-fi series. Both Thomas and Gedeon give us just a taste of what they can do, and while they don't exactly blow the reader away it's certainly reasonable to expect great things to come from them. Martin colors? That's just gravy. Now that the righteous fury that appears to be the comic's driving force has surfaced, it will be worth checking out how the series develops in the issues to come. Read Full Review

I think it's a bit of bad timing that Horizon debuts when it does. There's been a lot of great books coming out lately, and because of that, it's a bit hard to get excited about this one. Had it released during a slower time, when the bar hadn't been set so high in the last few months, I might be more excited about it. As it is, it's good, and I'll keep an eye on it, but I'm not sold. If issue #2 is better paced, and holds its quality throughout, then I'll be fully on board. Read Full Review

Overall, Horizon #1 is a quiet and ponderous start to a series that is more promising in setup than execution. Read Full Review

While the first issue doesn't give away too much in terms of plot,Horizon‘s premise has promise, even if a little of that is lost in the telling. Whatever the case it's certainly an enjoyable read and a book that fans of high concept sci-fi should keep an eye on. Read Full Review

I think the issue ends up falling flat, it does alright getting its point across but there's too much hinted at that's left unexplained in the end and the art doesn't draw you in. There's something here but it just didn't pique my interest enough. Read Full Review

A ponderous and confusing first issue, but there are hints that this could be an interesting story. It's worth sticking around for a few issues I think.

The only indication of the wider story at hand is in the solicitation description and in the comic's backmatter. The issue itself doesn't give any indication that Earth is now an imperialist planet or anything like that, so we are left focusing on this one character, who is rather interesting but, without any context given within the pages of the comic, the delivery falls flat and becomes boring. Captions have become a crutch in a lot of comics, but in this case I think they'd help. I'm sure that everything will be revealed in good time but this issue struggles to stand on its own without a foundation. As for the artwork, it communicates well enough but I'd like to see more detail. I don't like to see the colourist shouldering more effort than the penciler/inker. more