Before we even get into the story lets talk about the artwork. I love it, it's very simplistic, dark, water color design is an absolutely perfect fit for the tone of this comic. Not to mention the fact that Fawkes is not only writing this comic, he is also the artists and colorist. That's impressive all by itself, yet it also explains why the art here is so cohesive with the story. Read Full Review

This is likely to be among the best debut issues of the year. One need not get any further than the first page to realize that this series is going to be something special. Read Full Review

A classic story told well and leaving me wanting more. I thought it was over too soon, and it left my anticipation for the next chapter so great as to be uncomfortable. Read Full Review

At its best, Underwinter #1 is masterful. At its worst, its still pretty great. This is one to watch. It may very well be Fawkes masterpiece. Read Full Review

One of the boldest, most evocative beginnings to a horror series for a long time, Underwinter #1 is an almost primal, abstract tale of agony, passion, and creation. A must read. Read Full Review

This is the start of an amazing horror tale with enough tension and suspense to bring the reader back for more. I for one cannot wait to see where Mr. Fawkes takes us after the conclusion of this issue. Read Full Review

Yes, unless you are specifically opposed to moody sensuality in your horror (or musicians), I'd say this one is worth picking up for yourself. There's the earlier presumed "demon shenanigans" to uncover in their full extant and character who feel like they've got a little more going on with them than it might appear. And once again, even if you don't end up digging Ray Fawkes for his writing, you'll still be getting the visual spectacle that is his art. Read Full Review

Underwinter is a truly unique comic. It delivers a sense of foreboding that you can't look away from. You know that these musicians are about to enter into some crazy scary stuff and they're walking headlong into it seemingly none the wiser. Read Full Review

At first glance, this debut issue may be light and somewhat inconsistent, but Ray Fawkes is laying groundwork for what could be an excellent, dark journey into the unknown. The prologue and last page are, hopefully, the real taste of what's to come in forthcoming issues.Underwinter is worth checking out and allowing it a few issues to find its groove and delve deeper into what Fawkes is truly wanting to share with fans. Read Full Review

With weird pacing, pages and panels feeling like filler in a first issue, washed out and muddy art that really didn't do much for me really left me down on this book. I have a hard time recommending this to anybody. It had some interesting set up and mystery in the first few pages but seemed to squander it all by time it got to the end reveal that genuinely had me laughing. Read Full Review