The stark black-and-white art is rough and ready, and allows Murphy to add his own punk rock slant to this wonderfully thought-provoking new series from DC/Vertigo. A solid start to what might become a must read for the year. Read Full Review

Ultimately, this is a comic destined for cult success at the absolute least, and probably greater. With its dark sense of humour and an uncompromising approach to somewhat subversive material, it feels like an underground hit that belongs to an earlier era. In more ways than one, this is a legend in the making. Definitely give it a shot, if only so you can say you were there when it happened. Read Full Review

A wonderful first issue. The basic concept for this story is clever and inventive, but Murphy has gone a level beyond that to create a tapestry of rich secondary characters. Read Full Review

Sean Murphy's new Vertigo series is a great success. He's giving readers a multi-faceted story with lots of different moving parts and interesting characters populating the world. Of course, the whole package looks amazing due to Murphy's great drawing talents. Each and every issue will clock in at 32 pages, and it's definitely a nice change of pace to get so much substance in one single comic. Read Full Review

Punk Rock Jesus #1 certainly has a lot going on already with the art. Sean Murphy serves up an interesting story rich with possibilities. Murphy is able to balance the unavoidable religion vs. science debate without being overwhelming. Each character brings a unique personality and voice to the story as well. While some #1 issues can feel predictable, especially at the ending, Punk Rock Jesus #1 definitely did not. The one possible downside to reading the series is also its strongest attribute: the art. Every page is a visual feast in true punk rock style, and it may overwhelm readers who prefer more realistic or softer art. But if striking, black-and-white art is your thing, then I recommend Punk Rock Jesus #1. The story is violent, complex and unpredictable. Vertigo Comics has a potential hit new series on their hands if Punk Rock Jesus continues in this vein. Read Full Review

The fearlessness of Punk Rock Jesus is what grabs me the most, the sheer lack of disregard for what's "commercial" that Murphy and company exude in exchange for an earnest attempt at grabbing your attention, to strut its own stuff... but in the secret hope that you're still watching. Well, you win this round, Punk Rock Jesus, just on style points alone. You've got yourself a disciple. Read Full Review

My only complaint here is that, for a guy who has sported a mohawk more than once in his life, I want some punk rock! I'm sure that is coming down the pike, but I can't wait for some misguided fashion choices and reductive thought from teenage punk Jesus. But all in all, this book hits all the right notes, and sets up a world of possibilities for the remaining five issues. Count me in. Read Full Review

Issue one tackles such a widespread number of topics that it almost makes me question whether or not Sean Murphy is up to the task of addressing even half of them. Then again, thats why I like it. Unlike most comic books that simply ignite discussions about nothing, Punk Rock Jesus recklessly wants to talk about everything. I just sure as hell hope that DC has the stones to let the second coming play out without cancellation. Read Full Review

Punk Rock Jesus is a blast of fresh air in a comic world that can become stilted with superhero tales. Read Full Review

I think things could get really nasty in the next five parts, but I would give this first issue a solid 8/10 for great artwork and a very brave story line. I'm looking forward to the second issue already, to see how the story unfolds. Read Full Review

Murphys artwork is excellent, even if the style is a bit derivative of mangas like Yukito Kishiros Battle Angel Alita. It suits the story well, showing a culture overrun by corporations and mindless advertisementsa splintered world, where Aldous Huxleys Brave New World beats out Orwells 1984 by offering too many choices, diluting dialogues and drowning out any voices of importance. Im not very familiar with Murphys prior work but if the art for Punk Rock Jesus is any indication of his talent Im curious to see where this title goes and what he has planned for the future. Read Full Review

Punk Rock Jesus isn't nearly as controversial as I had expected it to be, but the idea in the book is a sound one. A clone of Jesus living in modern times and the pressures that comes with it for him and those around him. This book is a good start in exploring that idea. I definitely recommend checking this issue out. Read Full Review

There's something here, but I don't think even Sean Murphy realizes it. Read Full Review