The Mighty Zodiac #1

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• 10

  Comicosity - Doug Zawisza

  Apr 06, 2016

  As of this writing, I'm not sure what the plans are for The Mighty Zodiac, but given what I've just read here, and the itch that it scratched oh so perfectly, I'm looking forward to the next five issues for sure, and hopefully more stories beyond that. The time seems right for a property like this to find an audience waiting for it. Torres, Howell, and Laiho deliver and then promise even more to come. Read Full Review

• 10

  Big Comic Page - Kieran Fisher

  Apr 06, 2016

  The Mighty Zodiac is off to a great start and it seems like it could be a potential classic in the making. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Comic Crusaders - Robert Anderegg

  Apr 08, 2016

  Aside from a couple questionable animal choices and a lack of humor, I really have nothing to complain about on this book. It humanizes the characters enough to be relatable without sacrificing their unique physiology that differentiates them from one another. For children with short attention spans, this comic may feel like it needs more action, but I appreciated the dialogue setting up why the battle must be fought and makes it that much more meaningful. I recommend this for anyone, especially kids, who are interested in reading comics but don't know where to start. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Geek-O-Rama - Lucas

  Jun 09, 2017

  The Mighty Zodiac is a fun, light-hearted fantasy world with a unique aesthetic and good writing and art. Issue #1 seems like a solid start for new series, and its definitely worth checking out. Read Full Review

• 6.0

  Newsarama - Joey Edsall

  Apr 05, 2016

  The amount of lore that The Mighty Zodiac #1 has to wade through leaves very little room for character development, which is the biggest flaw with the story. Things are more fantastical in this world than most readers might be familiar with, and while Howell's art might do the lion's share of world building, Torres still needs to deliver the basic framework that this world is built on. Read Full Review

• 6.0

  Comic Book Resources - Greg McElhatton

  Apr 11, 2016

  "The Mighty Zodiac" #1 has a ton of potential, but it doesn't rise up past a flat average for the moment. I had a lot of high hopes for this new comic, and -- while it's not bad -- it should also be a lot more gripping right off the bat. Torres and Howell's second issue may smooth things out, but I wish that "The Mighty Zodiac" #1 had made a more mighty first impression. An average-strength zodiac just isn't quite as noteworthy. Read Full Review

• 4.9

  Multiversity Comics - Corin Howell

  Apr 11, 2016

  This could definitely be turned around with subsequent issues, but I think this issue was fighting a losing battle from the beginning. Read Full Review

• 4.0

  Comic Bastards - Chris Smith

  Apr 06, 2016

  In comparison with Autumnlands (the only other anthropomorphic comic I know coming out right now) it doesn't stand a chance. Granted, each has a very specific audience, but I couldn't help think of Busiek's compelling story as I was reading Torres' uninspired plot. I'm sure once it gets a few issues in The Mighty Zodiac will gain some momentum, and for kids just getting into the talking animal genre it could be a jumping off point for some of the greater works. Read Full Review