Fearscape has the vibe of a literary journey through Sandman. It seems to aim that high and so far, is sticking the landing. Writer Ryan O'Sullivan has made a despicable character and put him in a situation where he could save the world. I kind of want to see this jerk fail so he finally gets the comeuppance he deserves, but that would mean sacrificing an untold amount of lives. What a moral conundrum we've got here. Read Full Review

The whole book feels and reads like a dark fairy tale. Will Henry step up to the plate and be the hero that the Fearscape needs or will he live down to everyone's expectations. Whatever the outcome, this story is intriguing, with its flawed character who, through his own lens view of his life, may not even be aware that this is his journey or redemption, a chance to finally achieve everything that he feels he was destined to. Read Full Review

A nigh-perfect debut, a unique comic that pushes the boundaries of sequential graphic storytelling. Fearscape #1 is one part killer creator-owned comic, one part famous literary short story, and 100 percent not to be missed. Read Full Review

THE FEARSCAPE is off to an amazing start. Henry Henry considers his literary authority better than everyone else, although he isn't that great. O'Sullivan perfectly illustrates who Henry Henry is, and sets us up for a hero's journey with the wrong hero. Mutti and Popov's art gives us reality, while O'Sullivan's words give us Henry's delusions. While I'd like to know more about the supporting characters, the story is set up to succeed. Read Full Review

By the end of this first book, Henry is just starting a journey he has no business in. But I implore you, dear readers, to pick up this starting point to a fresh, new idea in the world of sequential art. Fearscape shows us how storytellers can save the world, one story at a time, but can a con man like Henry? I cant wait to see how his journey goes and ultimately ends. Read Full Review

Bold. Intelligent. Funny. Fearscape has the making of a perennial classic. It is true literary fiction in the meta-textual sense. Read Full Review

If Fearscape is not at least nominated for an Eisner, I will be shocked. I have never seen so many layers delivered with such ease, let alone in a first issue. I cannot wait to see what the rest of this series offers. Read Full Review

Overall, I believe that this is a highly intriguing tale. I love the main character, with all his horrible flaws and shortcomings. This is a story I can't quite pin and that's what I like about it. Give it a go, as I'm sure you'll feel the same way. Read Full Review

What is destiny? If you thought this was going to be one of those stories, Henry Henry laughs in the face of that expectation. Fearscape #1 is a story of great opportunity given to the least deserving. One of the best debuts I've seen this year. How does a man like Henry play hero to a place like Fearscape? Is there truly weight to the words of a plagiarist? As the reader, you are almost left fearing for the wrong reasons, and that is a feeling we aren't privileged enough to experience from other stories of the like. Read Full Review

I'm overpowered by this comic on the story alone. If this issue doesn't hook you please let me know why in the comments. Read Full Review

A tantalizing gothic treat that promises bigger things down the road, we can't wait. Read Full Review

Fearscape #1 asks what would happen if a hack plagiarist became the hero of our time, and begins forming an interesting answer. Read Full Review

Final Verdict: 8.5 " Using copious, exhaustive narration, Ryan O'Sullivan, Andrea Mutti, and Vladimir Popov begin to craft a story about fiction to remember. Read Full Review

While Fearscape is accessible to all readers, English majors (guilty) might feel slightly bigheaded, recognizing all the references, and the prospect of more historical storylines, opened by meeting one of the storytellers who came before Henry, threatens to steal the issue away from him. A comic that's worth a read to see how it's constructed, as much as to see what it's about,Fearscape #1goes on saleSeptember 26thfromVault Comics. Read Full Review