Garfield #1

CRITIC REVIEWS

• 9.0

  Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson

  May 15, 2012

  There are at least two laugh-out-loud moments in the book, which I didn't expect, and some amusement to be had throughout, some of it at the expense of the comic book industry, which I am always down for. Kaboom has had some really well-done all-ages comic books, and I'm very happy to see the quality continuing even after the loss of the properties from the Mouse House. I can't help but think that this is a book that Evanier has wanted to write for some time, and it clearly shows in the work. Garfield #1 surprised me in a very good way, knocking one out of the park for a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars overall. It reminds me of the kids funnybooks that no one makes anymore, updating them to prove that you can still make them awesome... Read Full Review

• 7.0

  Comicosity - Aaron Long

  May 09, 2012

  I do want to stress that this is a book for kids. Don't pick it up expecting Bone or Cow Boy: there is a lot of cutesy here and not a lot for adults. I chuckled a couple times, but other than reading this with my kid I'll stick with the newspaper strips. Read Full Review