AN ALL-NEW JUMPING-ON POINT! AN EXPLOSIVE 40-PAGE MILESTONE! Ninjak's past and future - in the crosshairs! Behind the years of training... Underneath the high-tech gadgetry... MI-6's most experienced operative is still flesh and blood. So just how is a mortal man like Colin King able to survive in a world filled with telekinetic psiots, eternal warriors, and sentient suits of alien armor? The key to Ninjak's survival is buried deep in the past...and today, the world's most dreaded super-spy prepares to reveal his most closely guarded secrets!
FIRST: Superstar writer Matt Kindt concludes his masterful, record-setting run alongside fan- more
A sharp script by Matt Kind that bounces between flashbacks and present-day mayhem, and exciting visuals by artist Francis Portela make this a strong start to the latest reboot. Read Full Review
NINJAK #0 is a beautiful, emotional book that gives a new, vibrant look at its title character, but may be less of jumping on point than one would think. Read Full Review
Ninjak #0 is a milestone to celebrate for what it delivers to fans who have either followed it up to this point or are new readers finding a place to jump into the story. A bit of a fast read for the size of the issue, though you get the right idea of what makes Colin who he is a Ninjak and what you can continue to expect from him moving forward with the first issue in November. Read Full Review
Zero issues are usually bullshit. It's just the facts, but this one is a great endcap to a magnificent run and manages to set up the next chapter in the story. If you read Kindt's run you'll be left with the familiar feels that he injected into all of his issues, but if you haven't like I said, this is a condensed version of his run giving you everything you need to know in twenty or so pages. That alone is a talented feat worth checking out. Read Full Review
There you have it folks, a special double review from your Valiant reviewers. See you next week! Read Full Review
Interestingly enough despite this issue wrapping up one writer's take on the character and introducing another,Ninjak #0is brilliantly positioned as an excellent entry point to the character for new and returning fans. Where as Kindt's story gives you a great base understanding of the character, it's Gage's tale that will make you want to pick up the new series in November. Ultimately, a successful issue. Read Full Review
Nothing groundbreaking or revealing, but a great introduction for new readers and a satisfying end cap for one of the most fun superhero runs of this decade. Read Full Review
As someone familiar only with the concept of Ninjak, though not the stories, I felt at ease. Being gently immersed in the backstory while not feeling either rushed or catching up. Read Full Review
While this is a flashback issue, it is all done with original art and a unique format. While the bottom half of the pages relate history, the top half entails a current mission that opens leads to the next volume, Ninja-K, which will be written by Christos Gage. Read Full Review
A nice, if simple, coda to Matt Kindts time with one of Valiants premiere characters. Read Full Review
All in all, this is a beautiful book. That said, if you're familiar with Ninjak, I don't feel you really need it. If you want to meet the character for the first time, though, it's a must-read. Read Full Review