I will say this has one hell of an ending. Brubaker and Phillips are at the top of their game here and this is awesome. It is well written and Phillips knocks it out of the park with the artwork. /This exceeded my expectations and that is really saying something. Read Full Review

At first glance, it's not for me. Upon second glance, it's a cowboy book. But then when I sat and read it, my expectations were blown away; I actually cared bout Max, his life and his dreams. Read Full Review

Pulp is just what you expect from Brubaker and Phillips. Tight storytelling, incredible images and an ending that will take your breath away. Get this book. If you passed on the hard cover, now is your time. Seriously. Now. I mean. Stop reading this and go get it. Read Full Review

Pulp reunites the creative team of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips for a meditation on the last days of the Old West and the cost of violence. Brubaker's melancholy script is brought to life by Phillips' eye-grabbing artwork; fans of Westerns and true crime stories will definitely want to buy this one. Read Full Review

Image Comics' PULP may be a revenge epic, but this creative team's empathy for their character dials down the action and amps up the humanity. Read Full Review

Pulp delivers an engrossing story with a cinematic flair. This book serves as a great distillation of Brubaker and Phillips creative talents in one cohesive package. Read Full Review

As I said above, if you arent already reading Brubaker and Phillips work then please do yourself a favour and pick this up, then go out and buy the rest of the back catalogue. I promise you wont be disappointed! Read Full Review

For those who have been fans of the pairing of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips over the years, 'Pulp' is another in the line of examples as to why these two work well together. Ed's story paired up with Sean's artwork is a powerful thing to stir up imagination. A warning though, if you do pick up this book and the art and colors are not there halfway through the story, do not let that detract from the terrific, engaging and exciting story. There's a lot to unpack in the world of Max Winters and it is worth reading all the way to the end. Read Full Review

Ona of the best comic books of the past five, maybe ten years.

Excellent Graphic Novel. The story is so compelling that I had to read it all in one sitting. Lots of great twists and turns, but it's not all about the plot. There's a lot of heart to this story. It had me rooting for the heroes and the villains, and sometimes they're the same characters. Well done!

Pulp (2020) by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips (Image)

I took notice of this story after it won the 2021 Eisner for “Best Graphic Album - New” and contributed to Brubaker’s “Best Writer” nomination. The hardcover and softcover have similar cover prices so I purchased the hardcover. “Pulp” did not disappoint. It’s a fast enjoyable read. If you love the genre, you’ll love this book.

Finally got around to read this. It was amazingly written and Phillips always delivers. It really had some cool moments. I honestly wish it was longer. I will say though that although I love Brubaker, his endings are less than desirable for some of his stories. This really just leaves you hanging. But for what it is its a great read.

Pulp sees Brubaker and Phillips lend their suave noir style to tell a moving story across two timelines. I was impressed by the setting, which traded the gritty underworld for the open plains of the wild west, and juxtaposed this to the crowded life of the inner-city. It's a story about the pathways of life, it tells of how beginnings lead to inevitable ends, however much changes in between. The art style complements the two settings and brings the reader right into the heart of the story. The self-contained original graphic novel format also allows this story to delve straight into the character and formulates a refreshing read, which recreates the feel of the action-packed pulps and brings it to life within a harsh historical context.