The Ride: Burning Desire #1

Writer: Doug Wagner Artist: Adam Hughes Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: June 12, 2019 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 4 User Reviews: 3
7.7Critic Rating
8.3User Rating

THE RIDE celebrates its 15th anniversary with a five-part story from the award-winning team of PLASTIC, plus a special backup feature from ADAM HUGHES! After serving a hard 15 years in prison on a murder plea, former Atlanta P.D. detective Samantha Vega now makes her living as a bouncer at an exotic dance club. But life on the outside isn't easy, especially when enemies have scores to settle...

  • 9.8
    Comicsverse - Ronnie Gorham Jun 12, 2019

    THE RIDE celebrates its 15th anniversary with a five-part story from the award-winning team of PLASTIC, Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard, plus a special backup feature from ADAM HUGHES! Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    AIPT - David Brooke Jun 11, 2019

    This first issue establishes its story well and then hits you in the teeth with a highly dynamic one-shot backup story. Together it offers a lot of promise for a violent, edgy, showstopping noir tale. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Comic Crusaders - Johnny "The Machine" Hughes Jun 13, 2019

    Not having read the book that this series is celebrating, I am possibly a step or too behind. Still, as stated, the tropes are familiar enough to ensure recognition even if you weren't around 15 years years ago. Finally, who doesn't like looking at Adam Hughes' art? Read Full Review

  • 4.4
    Multiversity Comics - Beau Q. Jun 17, 2019

    This Ride gave me a Burning Desire to skip it. Read Full Review

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