VQ: CYAN treats us to nine gluttonous tales of murder, depression, betrayal, taboo, self-loathing, failure, heartbreak, lovesickness, and psychosis. I think this anthology is what Sir Elton was talking about when he sang, I guess thats why they call it the blues. This is Cyan. And Cyan is letting your demons come out to frolic. Read Full Review

Overall there is not much wrong with this comic except its steep price for an anthology comic of medium length. It is great that Vertigo is still pushing the boundaries in comics by releasing something like this with the faith that it will sell by committing to 3 more installments in their CMYK quarterly line. Hopefully in next quarters "Magenta" issue we see more play with the thematic elements of color but as of now, Cyan was a good start to this new anthology series keeping short form story telling alive and well at Vertigo Read Full Review

Tonally a little flat and not quite as exciting as previous Vertigo showcases, but still a well-crafted offering nonetheless. Read Full Review

All-in-all, VERTIGO QUARTERLY: CYAN is a success. This book feels like more of a book for Vertigo fans, rather than an anthology anyone can pick up, but it was still an excellent read. The biggest problem folks may have is the $8 cover price; however, there's a whole lot of story within this book, but those who are pinching their pennies may be turned off by the price. Only one of the stories within was a task to read, everything else, including Tynion's "Once Upon the End of Time," was fantastic. Give this issue a shot. You may end up loving it. Read Full Review

“Vertigo Quarterly: Cyan” is an incredibly impressive debut for the new anthology. While the theme doesn't quite hold, and the production isn't quite as strong as it should be, there's quite a lot to enjoy in these pages. DC doesn't do projects like this very often, and it's refreshing to see such a niche labor of love hit the stands. Come for the names you know and love, stay for the new creators you'll fall in love with. With nine diverse and enjoyable stories, you're sure to find something that strikes your fancy. Read Full Review

The stories in Vertigo Quarterly: Cyan waver in some points, but there are a number of standouts to make this a good read. With all the discussions happening online, and in the Warner offices, hopefully Vertigo will learn from their mistakes and be more involved with their colorists when Magenta rolls around this summer. Read Full Review

Some excellent work from Jock, Joe Keatinge, and Fabio Moon make this anthology well worth picking up, even if the other pieces fall a bit short. But at the end of the day, Vertigo Quarterly is a great indicator of the new direction this publisher is taking. Read Full Review

Definitely worth a read through, but with such a hefty price tag, it might be wise to wait for the entire collected anthology rather than springing for individual issues. Read Full Review

I'm not sure if it was the difficulty in finding an emotional connection in just a few quick pages or what the deal was, but with the exception of Shaun Simon's killer opener, the pieces were all totally forgettable the second you were done reading them. Read Full Review