Velvet‘s second arc kicks off in an epic fashion with Velvet Templeton getting closer to finding the person who framed her. Highly recommended. Read Full Review

The narrative is truly engaging, but where this book takes it to the next level is the way it looks. The art is stunning and the colouring is so consistent and spectacular that it makes this book one of those rare few where it is worth picking up just for the visuals. But luckily its not just an art book, it is a truly magnificent art book with a fantastic story that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat while rooting for the protagonist. Read Full Review

Spy fiction, once thought a dying genre, is one that takes a delicate hand to do well. With so many spy stories of recent years relying on sci-fi like technology or dizzying set pieces, Velvet stands apart as a solidly entertaining throwback to the nickel novels of old. Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting, and Elizabeth Breitweiser have given us a character and title unafraid to take the methodical pace of older spy fiction and translate it beautifully into the medium of comics. Velvet #6 takes the already engaging titular character and presents her as a directed force of vengeance shaped by the mistakes and lies of her past, making her a living, breathing, and compelling protagonist. Velvet has been this good from the start and from the looks of Issue #6, it won’t stop being this good for a long while. Read Full Review

The return of Velvet as a no-holds barred hero results in one of the best comics of the week. Brubakers uncanny ability to capture the voice of each character through narration and Eptings superb skills as an artist give this series an edge over the competition. For those that have enjoyed Marvels Black Widow this is a cut-above and shows no signs of slowing down. Read Full Review

The trade came out recently so if you're not caught up you can do so quickly, and for only 9.99. A steal of a deal and one you should take advantage of immediately. Read Full Review

Velvet has been strong from issue one and it shows no signs of stopping. Brubaker, Epting and Breitweiser together is combination simply beyond reproach, it's magic, and thus so is Velvet. Read Full Review

Then of course we come to Steve Epting's artwork and man, is it as amazing as ever. The characters look really well done, with a great range of expression in their faces. The layouts are good and the action flows very well, with each hit having real weight and impact to it. The detail put into the world, along with the great atmosphere, really brings the book to life in a lot of scenes (just see above). Also, the coloring by Bettie Breitweiser is just as fantastic and adds to the comic a good deal.Is It Good? Read Full Review

Velvet's journey is hitting what seems to be an engaging second act, the story is growing in depth both in the past and present and now the real investigation is underway you get a sense of where the story is going. When the wonderful art is added to the equation Velvet is one of the best spy stories on the shelf at the moment and Issue 6 does a great job in ensuring this is a continuing trend. Read Full Review

The brash actions taken by Velvet over the course of the issue, particularly in the final few pages, won't earn her any new friends in the spy organization still chasing her, but as long as she remains one-step ahead of her pursuers Velvet at least has a chance. Worth a look. Read Full Review

Overall “Velvet” #6 is a strong start for the second arc. It does almost everything right and the time is still right to jump on. The strong and stunning artwork adds an atmospheric and “old school” feel to the book. I've never been more intrigued by Velvet's mission. Read Full Review

This is a great start to a new chapter of a great book. Read Full Review

Velvet is what you expect to get when you hear the names Brubaker, Epting, Breitweiser. It's perfectly paced, expertly written, beautiful and realistic with amazing colors. Issue six is another great issue in what is a perfect spy story. Read Full Review

Epting is the perfect partner to tell Brubaker's story, his slightly retro realism grounding the very introspective nature of Velvet's life. She's acting alone, planning alone, existing by her own rules and the few people she calls friends are either at risk or capable of jeopardizing her along the way. And Breitweiser keeps the colors on a low burn, not settling for sepia but never overwhelming Epting's dark inks. Velvet's story is already a tragedy; but if she's going down, she's going to do it her way. No more compromises. Read Full Review