A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance Vol. 1
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A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance Vol. 1

Writer: Rick Remender Artist: Andre Araujo, Chris O, #39, Halloran Publisher: Image Comics Trade Paperback: March 16, 2022, $9.99 Issues: 5, Issue Reviews: 112
9.0Critic Rating
8.5User Rating

When an unassuming man stumbles upon a dark-web contract assassin's vicious plot to kill an innocent target, he turns himself into one.The Professional meets Road to Perdition in this story of a family's unlikely guardian being hunted by rich and powerful men who are used to getting away with everything.

Join New York Times bestselling writer RICK REMENDER (DEADLY CLASS, BLACK SCIENCE) and ANDRÉ ARA JO (GENERATION GONE, Man Plus) for a uniquely atmospheric murder mystery with sudden bouts of brutal violence.

COLLECTS A RIGHTEOUS THIRST FOR VENGEANCE #1-5.

  • 8.0

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    For starters, I'm a big fan of Remender's sci-fi stuff. I heard the buzz on this book and always enjoy the Image introductory price point ($9.99). I noticed the second volume seems to get higher reviews. The story seems like something out of a Guy Ritchie movie. I know people rave about the pacing but I felt like I was missing a few pages setting up the direction of our protagonist in this world. I do love strong execution of silent panels in comics. However, it may have been a case of "hard to meet high expectations" but I was just mildly interested and entertained. I did find it consistent with some of Brubaker's work. The series concluded with issue #11 in September 2022. The second TPB was released in November 2022 with a deluxe hardcover not coming until August 2023. (note: Amazon misrepresents the second TPB as collecting issues 6-10 but Image Comics clarifies on their website #6-11). From what I can tell, it looks like they stick the landing and it will be worth sticking with it through its conclusion. I'll come back and write a review for the entire limited series once I've read volume 2.

  • 9.0
    awkgawd Dec 28, 2023

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