If you're a fan of Lucha Libre, you'll want to give this Luchaverse a try. Even if you aren't, this issue is worth a read as a curiosity that captures the heroic spirit of another nation's take on superheroes. I dare say it may hold appeal with Manga fans who enjoy My Hero Academia for the same reasons. Read Full Review

Like a heavy weight champion entering the ring, Luchaverse - Catalyst #1 steps into the comic book world for a series debut that is an epic mash-up of fantasy, action, and luchador lore. Read Full Review

With elements of adventure and mystery abound, the Luchaverse debuts on a strong foundation that will only grow forward from here. Solid writing and energetic art keep readers engaged as their combination of wrestling and heroes delivers a monster win. This universe has all the makings for becoming a new showcase of the immortals at the LCS and beyond. Read Full Review

There was a time when El Santo y Blue Demon ruled the theatres, and this issue brings that era back for a new generations of readers (and a new generation of luchadors.) As the target audience for Massive/Masked Republic's new world, I am fully onboard. Read Full Review

Overall, while there's perhaps nothing particularly fresh or original in the storytelling here, with evil monsters trying to take over the world and masked heroes trying to obtain artefacts to stop them, the fusion of these familiar tropes with the larger-than-life world of lucha libre makes for an intriguing combination. As a storytelling gimmick it definitely works, and Mysterio's inclusion alone should hopefully draw a lot of new eyes to this series, but it's going to be interesting to see if the story holds up once the initial novelty wears off. Read Full Review