While this first issue might feel slow at times overall, readers that are able to digest science-y plots will enjoy this book. The care that Hawkins took in developing this story is evident, and Sejics art portrays this passionate obsession in wonderful ways. The last three pages of this book certainly left me wanting for more, as the action finally picked up and the fruits of the storys efforts were ready to be picked. Unless something seriously disappointing happens in the next issue, you can count me in on seeing the first arc through. If youre hungry for a heavy dose of science, let Wildfire #1 burn its way through your brain. Read Full Review

A smart, well-structured issue that promises great things to come Read Full Review

The story slows a bit when Hawkins steps away to focus on the assistant of Silva's daughter and his younger teenage sister, which has no seeming relevance to the rest of the story, at least what's presented this issue. Overall, though, "Wildfire" #1 makes an engaging statement on current events, and doesn't really have to reach all that far to explore a seemingly possible and legitimately disturbing consequence. Read Full Review

Though the science and politics may be a bit slow for some readers, there is no doubt that the Wildfire is getting ready to spread. Read Full Review

Wildfire gets off to a great start as though the pace is slightly lagging at times the subject matter and intense character interaction grab my attention with the series' future looking very promising. Recommended. Read Full Review

Wildfire #1 is a decent, if slow start to the comic. It has a pretty solid setup, some decently characterized characters, alright artwork, and a very nice and interesting debate on GMOs. Wildfire is for those of us seeking more intelligence and intriguing real-world issues in our comics with a dash of fun science fiction to boot. If that sounds good to you, then give this comic a shot. Read Full Review

There is an unmistakable point of view espoused in this story, and while it's certainly an important subject, it might not be something that everyone wants to hear. Read Full Review

For now I would say Wildfire is worth a look. My desire coming 100% from the strength of the premise rather than anything the book has done with its characters, yet. There are plenty of growing pains; most of them I suspect will fall away once the plot shifts into its post-apocalyptic phase. Then I think we will see exactly what Wildfire really has to spread. Read Full Review

Wildfire is not for everyone, and I am certain it wasn't meant to be. I am not blown away by it mainly because it doesn't have anything in it that I haven't seen before (not yet anyway). But I trust Matt Hawkins and I will keep buying this till at least the end of this story arc then see how I feel. I stuck with Matt Hawkins' other wordy, heavy on the science book Think Tank and it was well worth it. I just hope that Wildfire will add a little more fiction to their science. Read Full Review

I wont lie, this book borders on boring. If you were treated to a book with good versus evil punching each other and causing havoc in Townsville, this will be a stark contrast, and most likely send you to bed early. This is a heady sci-fi with a lethargic tempo. Imagine 22 pages of grass growing.there you go. So this book isn't for everyone. But the chosen few who want to read a sci-fi comic that poses different questions, this may be your next read. To accompany this book, here are two books you can actually plant and grow herbs and wildflowers. Perhaps on a seminal issue Top cow could up the ante with an idea like this. Read Full Review

Wildfire honestly shocked me with its quality. I knew going in that the concept was cool, but Matt Hawkins tells a compelling, neutral and enjoyable story so well that Im all in. The story leads the readers on the journey and allows them to decide how they feel. Linda Sejics art is good, but the digital nature makes the book flat and distracts. Wildfire #1 sprouts interesting scientific quandaries and is hard to put down. It will grab you and have you thinking afterward and is well worth your time. Read Full Review

It's a shame because there really is something to the GMO/disaster concept but with the very ugly layer of sexism lathered over it, whether intention or not, makes Wildfire a problematic book. Coming back to it a second time before writing this review it struck me how un-moored I felt reading the comic with no one acting as a strong main character as Dr. Silva was caught up in the story of being a successful and respected scientist being bullied into making dumb decisions and Dan Miller is trapped by having no-personality to engage with. All of this adds up to a very good concept that's struggling for characters to uphold it so it all comes off at least flat and worst sexist, pass. Read Full Review

Despite a solid core idea, Wildfire #1 could do with a bit of pruning to make it a bit more economical in its execution; the movie rule of show dont tell works just as well in comics too. Hopefully with the central premise now established issue two can grow into something more dynamic before this story dies on the vine. Read Full Review

Overall, it just didnt feel like there was anything to get very excited about after reading this first installment. Yes, the story has just started, but the hook was missing. An overabundance of dandelions is hardly an interesting preliminary conflict, and this was apparently meant to be the height of the book. The plot just felt bland throughout, which was in stark contrast to the wonderful visuals. It is highly likely this series could get a lot better given the creators working on this one, but for now, it is difficult to recommend. Read Full Review

I really did not enjoy reading this book. That's not to say that it doesn't have potential, but I found there weren't enough interesting characters in play with unique motives. There was far too much heavy-handed discussion about the ethics of GE food, and it was almost entirely devoid of havok. Avoid this one until further notice, unless you happen to be Roland Emmerich. Read Full Review

Good first issue. Good set up for the first arc and a conclusion that moves well into next month.