The boyfriend's reasons for distrusting his mother hasn't been fully explained yet. He even explained to his girlfriend that his mother had been e-mailing a lawyer about taking custody of his daughter (and for seemingly little reason).
Infidel #1
| Writer | Pornsak Pichetshote |
| Artist | Aaron Campbell |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
A haunted house story for the 21st century, INFIDEL follows an American Muslim woman and her multiracial neighbors who move into a building haunted by entities that feed off xenophobia.
Bestselling editor PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE (Swamp Thing) makes his comics-writing debut alongside artist extraordinaire AARON CAMPBELL (The Shadow), award-winning colorist and editor JOSÉ VILLARRUBIA (Promethea) and letterer / designer JEFF POWELL (SCALES & SCOUNDRELS).
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Comic Crusaders - Johnny "The Machine" Hughes
Feb 21, 2018Horror books can be a tricky proposition to attempt, especially as the genre is going through a bit of a lull in the most accessible media at the moment. Coupled with thecontrasts of belief, religion in any already fractious world, gives all involved a bit a ofminefield to cover. Still, I am pleased to say that the creators involved in Infidel, have made a believer of me. Read Full Review
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All-Comic - Joshua Hilgenberg
Mar 01, 2018Infidel #1 is important and masterfully artful. Read Full Review
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Horror DNA - James Ferguson
Mar 27, 2018Infidel is a shocking comic. It's an early pick for one of the best horror comics of the year. It will chill you to the bone and not just because of the horrifying visions the main character endures. Read Full Review
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Outright Geekery - Romulo Casas
Mar 28, 2018Infidel is a horror story tied with modern day political issues. Read Full Review
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Multiversity Comics - Rowan Grover
Mar 16, 2018"Infidel" #1 presents one of the most compelling and evocative tales with powerful social commentary, gripping tension, beautiful art and well-paced execution. Read Full Review
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AIPT - David Brooke
Feb 19, 2018An excellent first issue that's well paced and scary as sin. Read Full Review
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Bleeding Cool - Joshua Davison
Mar 14, 2018Infidel #1 is a tense and gripping horror tale. Aisha is a compelling lead, the characters are believable, and the horror is all-too-real. Pornsak Pichetshote makes a brilliant writing debut with this book. Infidel #1 comes highly recommended. Give it a read. Read Full Review
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Pastrami Nation - Nolan Smith
Mar 18, 2018Im hooked Image Comics. You got me for another series because Infidel #1 is a debut issue filled with drama, intrigue, and heart. Go check this mature reader title out, its going places. Read Full Review
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Newsarama - David Pepose
Feb 06, 2018This is a strong debut from this creative team, and one that should not be ignored. Read Full Review
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Spartantown - Enrique Rea
Mar 15, 2018'Infidel' is a suspenseful exercise in addressing the demons that lurk in life and the afterlife. Pichetshote has created a great character in Aisha who is the Everywoman, making her way trying to be good person amid the dregs of society. She has a strength that keeps her positive even when faced with monsters, literal and otherwise. Campbell's art simmers with tension and fright. 'Infidel' is a modern horror story that cleverly blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural. Read Full Review
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On Comics Ground - Sadie Kelly
Mar 20, 2018The writer of Infidel describes it as a horror that reflects "the world outside my window", and I could not agree more. Realistic and otherworldly at the same time, Infidel both sent shivers up my spine and provoked me to think about real world issues. After the initial story construction that took place in this first issue, I hope that future issues have a heavier focus on the horror element. Read Full Review
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Weird Science - Andrew McAvoy
Mar 18, 2018A wonderful start to the series and one of the most enjoyable first installments I've read in a while. Read Full Review
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The Brazen Bull - Dave Robbins
Mar 14, 2018Smart and subtle, Infidel is a modern approach to horror and suspense told with care and populated with fully realized characters. If you are looking for substance over spectacle, this is the place to find it. Read Full Review
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Graphic Policy - Brett
Mar 14, 2018Can't wait to see where this one goes and this is a must for horror fans or those that like stories with some layers, this is a must. Read Full Review
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Big Comic Page - Craig Neilson-Adams
Feb 09, 2018Ultimately then, while its playing its cards fairly close to the chest from the time being, Infidel has more than enough intriguing storyline concepts as well as some truly striking artwork to help it stand out in the bloated world of modern day comic book horror. And while blending aspects of horror and racism isnt exactly a unique approach (see Jordan Peeles Oscar-nominated Get Out, for instance), Pichetshote and Campbell have done it in a terrifyingly believable way here. Definitely a new series to keep an eye on. Read Full Review
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8.0
Monkeys Fighting Robots - Anthony Wendel
Feb 15, 2018The series is the perfect comic for the horror fan who enjoys a bit of realism in their books. Read Full Review
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Comicosity - Keith Callbeck
Mar 14, 2018The real terror is waiting. Just beyond. Read Full Review
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ComicBook.com - Patrick Cavanaugh
Mar 14, 2018As Infidel continues, we expect to have our fears called into question and decide if we are more horrified by the supernatural or the racist reality we live in. Read Full Review
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7.9
GWW - Travis Vertuca
Mar 13, 2018Infidel is a thought-provoking ghost story that will offer a new perspective on modern horror. Read Full Review
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Doom Rocket - Brendan F. Hodgdon
Feb 19, 2018Fear is an omnipresent element of society, for good and bad people alike. It only stands to reason that those fears would make great fodder for horror stories. If only they could all be as impactful and intelligent from the get-go as Infidel. Read Full Review
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Comic Bastards - Dustin Cabeal
Jan 31, 2018Infidel has a lot going for it with its supernatural element. The characters are in need of some major developing, but we'll see if the writer finds the balance between developing them and keeping things creepy as hell. It might not even matter after this issue, but we'll see. There's a lot of other elements to the comic that are there, but not playing a substantial role in the plot just yet. They feel like they're just there to help ground the story in our world, but if they develop into something else, that will definitely help the plot. It's an entertaining issue, but I'm far from sold on it at the moment. Creepiness aside, there are concerns that need to be addressed. Read Full Review
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Comicsverse - Danielle Sottosanti
Mar 14, 2018
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Outstanding initial issue will feed your desire for well-done horror!
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Amazing horror. Well thought out with lots of surprises.
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Infidel is horrific and disturbing, but not because of gore or the monsters. It's true that there are monsters and spirits, and elements of the supernatural in this first issue. However, what I really find unsettling is just how the personal horror or, should I say, the interpersonal horror hits so close to home. I think it's because the comic already shows you what is at stake. You have Aisha, a Muslim and Star Wars cook book writer who has a relationship with a non-Muslim, Tom, and is the stepmother to his daughter Kris. They live in an apartment that was the site of a terrible mass murder, presumably instigated by hate crimes, which is haunted by creatures that feed off of xenophobia: things that will undoubtedly exploit the fraction more
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Oh Damn, this book is real creepy right from the start. The artwork looks great and really adds to the creep factor. I can't wait to see where this goes. Great stuff.
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The real win is the art, it delivers some genuine creepy and realistic visuals. I am also intrigued to find out more about their place of residence.
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If Shape of Water is a fairy tale for troubled times than this is a horror story for troubled times.
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The story concept sounds weird on paper, but it is executed brilliantly. Check this series out if you enjoy horror comics and/or social commentary. I'm issuing a trigger warning to those like Briton who are insecure with their comics acknowledging that bigotry exists in the world, this will be too SCARY for you!
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Very well executed horror story with some great artwork that makes it even more interesting and creepy. This should be a great mini.
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This sites synopsis says that this book has "a building haunted by entities that feed off xenophobia." It quickly becomes obvious that what really feeds off of xenophobia is the author. None of the 4 central characters are likable or relateable. Let's take a tour: Mother : slightly racist Trump voter. Obviously she deserves to die (and will). Boyfriend: Moves in with his mother because he's a loser and hates her because, well see above. Who is the real scumbag here? The adult leach who hates his mother? Girlfriend: Effectively a scared rabbit who is the personification of the passive voice. Best Friend: Every new lead in an Image comic. Half-shaved head POC that serves as the author's voice on how awful people are except for the victim more
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The ultimate dream of liberal propaganda merchant must be to get people to buy their own propaganda. Here is an example. A very average story with (as usual) white people portrayed as evil racists and the liberal media lap it up. It's just not very good, but the barrage of hype surrounding the comic is such that weak minded liberals buy it.
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um...that's a lot of liberal propaganda.
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