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When Newburn is asked to investigate a missing mafioso, Emily begins to wonder how far he's willing to go for his work-and to protect himself.
PLUS: the beginning of "GO BACK," a thrilling backup story from acclaimed artist NICK DRAGOTTA (EAST OF WEST, GHOST CAGE) and writer DAVID BROTHERS (Good Devils).
Newburn #9 is an immediate return to form for Zdarsky, Phillips, and Martin, weaving episodic and serialized storytelling to continue the widening gap between Newburn and Emily. Each element of the issue works to deepen the world, as more components of this criminal society come to light. Phillips interjects strong emotional movements thanks to detailed linework and shifting colors. The backup from Brothers and Dragotta makes for an enthralling read that feels like a shout compared to the soft-spoken Newburn story. Its an excellent pairing that emphasizes the dynamic nature of crime storytelling and the power art and color bring to the genre. Read Full Review
Combine that excellent return with the series' best back-up story to date, contributed by Nick Dragotta and David Brothers, and readers have a can't-miss issue of crime comics that promises the best is still yet to come. I can't wait. Read Full Review
Phillips continues to craft art that perfectly plays into the gritty detective story aesthetic and I love it. Read Full Review
Theres such a strong dedication to the overall look and feel of a guy like Newburn who works in Newburns line of business. Its all perfectly casual, which makes the act of reading the comic book feel really slimy and illicit. Its just people doing business that happens to involve murder and the darker side of human endeavor. Things are so strangely dispassionate that its difficult to feel a whole lot of engagement coming from the comic book itself until they get to the motel and shots are fired. Then the issues almost over. Read Full Review
No one's eventual downfall has ever seemed so delicious. Read Full Review
Newburn comes back with a bang. Good issue. Brought me right back in.
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