As a conclusion to the arc, it sets David down a path he'll find it hard-pressed to return from, while also setting up characters and narrative arcs for the future which are sure to haunt Dylan just as much as the demon on his back. Read Full Review

At this point is Dylan doing what the demon wants him to do? Or what he wants? In the end we get a massive cliffhanger with Kira going through illustrations from Dylan's father. It is creepy, and awesome, and it makes me want the next issue right now. Read Full Review

If you waited for the trade on this one, then you're in for a real treat"although I also give Brubaker a lot of credit for making the single issues read very well. Whatever way you decide to read it, Kill or Be Killed is a mandatory addition to any self-respecting comic reader's pull list. Read Full Review

Overall, Im really enjoying this interesting twist on a modern horror/crime story. The plot has some interesting developments and I really enjoy watching Dylan evolve into a smart and efficient killing machine. His personal complications, mixed with his desperate situation is an interesting story and Im keen to see where it is headed. I want to see where this deal with the Devil will go and whether Dylan can handle the pressure. Read Full Review

Sean Phillips and Elizabeth Breitweiser's artwork is always incredible, and here it may be the best they've done yet. The panel work maximizes the depths of Brubaker's shadows, the environments are utterly hostile, regardless of whether we're watching Dylan tip-toeing around his roommate at home or trying his damndest not to get killed on the street. Breitweiser shifts her reds into nigh-phosphorescence when the action picks up, which yanks you by the collar and smacks you around a little. It's in these moments that Kill or Be Killed becomes everything it should be. Too bad the rest of the time we're stuck inside the mind of a twenty-something kid. Read Full Review

I think it's weird how many reviewers of this book don't even acknowledge the possibility that the demon might only exist in Dylan's mind. To me, that possibility makes the book scarier.

I enjoyed this first arc enormously. I was expecting a darker ending, but the one Brubaker came up with definitely pleased me. I'm quite eager to see where the story is headed. Above all, this series is masterfully driven by its compelling characters. It's a delightful feast, both in writing and art.

As always, the art is very good and the writing is great. There is a bit more happening in this issue than in the last, but I don't think the overall story progressed a ton. Very good issue in a very good series.