The universe ended, but onboard the void station Orpheus, a skeleton crew of humanity survived: the last two thousand souls, waiting for a second big bang that may never come. Now, two years into their voyage, Security Director Deva Karrell investigates the station's first murder-and the otherworldly motives behind it.
I added Infinite Dark to my pull list before it was released because the concept of a murder on a ship carrying the last of humanity sounded like a premise I would enjoy. The first issue confirmed I made the right choice and I will continue to read issue after issue. Read Full Review
Infinite Dark tells an intriguing story steeped in depression with a deep and nuanced understanding of human psychology, plus forlorn visuals to match. This complex comic makes readers feel as if they too have boarded a space arc following the heat death of the universe. A must-read for fans of meaningful science-fiction, with extra points for so adeptly incorporating horror and mystery tinges. Read Full Review
This is a book that definitely deserves a look at. It sets up the premise and danger right away. There may be something on the ship filled with guilt-wracked survivors and there is literally no place for them to go, because the ship is the last thing left in existence. Neither of these creators are big names in the industry, but after reading this book you may wonder why. Read Full Review
A book I would recommend for someone looking for something a bit darker than your typical comic story. Read Full Review
Infinite Dark takes some time to get started, but the concept is strong and interesting, and sure, we've all read plenty of post-apocalyptic science fiction tales, but, by the issue's end, it becomes clear that Infinite Dark offers a unique take on the end of everything and is unlike anything we've read before. Read Full Review
There are so many potentially interesting directions that this story can go in. Read Full Review
The issue is a fantastic debut that blends genres and delivers an ending that's something that's unexpected. It seems the comic is going in directions that's unexpected and will explore some really interesting topics. With a unique setting, this is a start that's a hell of a debut. Read Full Review
Top Cow has carved out a nice place in the comics landscape for hard-hitting science fiction, and Infinite Dark is welcome addition to their portfolio. Though the issue does rush in the final pages to hit the cliffhanger, the journey leading up to that point is captivating. Though the title itself may be dark, it's potential is bright. Read Full Review
Despite those few bumps along the road, Infinite Dark comes out of the gate strong, and we're definitely ready for more. Read Full Review
It's one thing to realize your mortality in the face of a vast universe that doesn't care; it's another to make that same realization when there is no universe left at all. This knowledge, intangible though it is, is perhaps the strongest aspect of Cady's script. Read Full Review
In the solicit info, it's stated that the universe "ended," but inInfinite Dark,we're still here and so is something else. There are still people left to scream at the blackness surrounding us, to throw fists into open space in defiance of entropy. And while there may be a nasty bit of cosmic horror out there nudging us ever closer to oblivion, so long as people like Deva Karrell draw breath, hope remains. And an evil to counter it. Read Full Review
Final Verdict: 7.5 " “Infinite Dark” #1 may leave its readers in the dark as to what is actually going on by the end of this first issue, but that's certainly not a bad thing. Read Full Review
Infinite Dark might not sell readers with its relatively slow first issue but its blend of human drama and extraterrestrial horror hints at more compelling things to come that just might. Read Full Review
The issue starts off a bit slow but there's enough here to make want to come back and see what will happen to Deva and her crew. Read Full Review
Moody and atmospheric. The concept is interesting and the story well-written.
The art is good, but some of the characters are a little indistinct from each other in some panels. The colour palette is perhaps partly to blame for this, as it washes out features a little, but then the pencil work needs to anticipate that.
Overall, though, a promising start.
I gave this issue a try on a whim, and it surprised me pleasantly. I'm not sure exactly what grabbed me, but a combination of the characters and the overall mood really worked for me. I'm adding it to my pull list.
This is pretty cool and I liked the ending very much, but it suffers a lot from as-you-know-itis, though it’s the first issue so I’m trusting it will improve.
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