With issue # 9 I found that, for the very first time, I wondered who it is that tells us this story. The narrator sticks close to Charlie and Gil, and obviously knows their secrets. Perhaps Brubaker narrates it, his eye on the past, sympathetic to these two men, but I like to think that it's Charlie and Gil"the two writers, already at their end, looking back at all the choices that led them down the dark cavern we know they're destined for, desperate for some answer of where they might have chosen differently, shored against their ruins. Read Full Review

By focusing on the relationship between Charlie and Gil, The Fade Out #9 is able to propel the plot forward without miring itself in exposition. These two characters have been through a lot, and Brubaker, Phillips, and Breitweiser give their history the weight it deserves. The characters are what makes this series emotionally satisfying, and it certainly appears it will stay that way as The Fade Out makes its way toward its conclusion. Read Full Review

Chalk up another solid book from a team that puts out the best crime books on the stands. Read Full Review

"The Fade Out" #9 is an excellent chapter in an excellent series, made so with a well-crafted story by Brubaker and impressive synergy between himself, Phillips and Brettweiser. Read Full Review

Thus, The Fade Out #9 begins the end of the great independent series. It exceeds expectations in both the writing and artistic executions, further enhancing the already intelligent and thought-provoking tale. Read Full Review

"The Fade Out" #9 is a superb installment in a series that keeps getting better with each issue. Highly recommended. Read Full Review

As opposed to other serialized comic books, The Fade Out probably works better when read month to month rather than in trade, if only for a more tolerable dosage of these sad characters. To be fair, these are engaging and interesting characters, and the reader has plenty to root for; but the cast in this book easily rivals that ofTrue Detective's second season for emotional damage and poor-decision making. So far, it's a better story as well. Read Full Review

The Fade Out hasn't done me wrong yet and if you truly pay attention to every issue, it will not let you done either. The plot flows and the characters come to life, but most importantly the readers feel something when reading this comic. Read Full Review