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7.1
Overall Rating

Brand destroying.

Mark Millar gets a one for his lackluster ending with zero twists! Incredibly disappointing. His endings are always disappointing. But Frank Quitely gets a ten for his fabulous art.

I read half of the first page and thumbed through the rest.

Super-TRASH!

Unintelligible.
1.0
 Proxima Centauri #2 Nov 10, 2018
1.0
 Proxima Centauri #3 Nov 10, 2018

Substandard efforts.
1.0
 Spencer & Locke 2 #1 Apr 29, 2019
3.0
 Intersect #1 Dec 5, 2014

Lost me right outta the gate.

Total amateur writing. Art was okay. Pass.

Retread of the movies TimeCop and Timeline. Nothing new here. Expected better from Mark Miller.
4.0
 Decorum #1 Mar 14, 2020

I read a few pages. Gross.

Art decent enough. Story does not work here.

Got this issue free otherwise I wouldn't bother. STILL incredibly hard to follow or even care.

Yeah, hated it. Panel to panel flow was too confusing and story was more like new wave poetry than a narrative.

Puke art and weak story.
4.0
 The Surface #1 Mar 11, 2015

Nothing new here.

Couldn't finish it.
5.0
 Arcadia #2 Jun 3, 2015

Art is really sub-par.
5.0
 Blackacre #1 Nov 16, 2014
5.0
 Chin Music #1 Nov 16, 2014

Phil Noto's artwork on these last few issues looks rushed and amateur. Daredevil looks like an out of shape cosplayer.

Art awesome. Story not.

Half efforts

So average.

Not a fan.

Nope

Ending disappoints
5.0
 RunLoveKill #1 Apr 21, 2015

The premise isn't strong enough to sustain any interest.

Flashback to an 80s primitive storyline, with a watered down Frank Miller imitator and beginner art. Also being assaulted in an alleyway and then having the hero arrive to save you is the biggest cliche in comics.

Nope

Couldn't get through it.
5.0
 The New World #1 Nov 10, 2018

I expect better from two pros like Charles and Scott. This is way too wordy to be fun and anything political in the current climate is just bad storytelling. Hunting for a disease cure? That's original!
5.0
 Wolf #1 Aug 2, 2015

I give up on this.

The art is great but the scripting and plot are weak and tiresome. Did not suck me into the story. Too many characters introduced way too soon.
5.5
 The Mercenary Sea #1 Nov 16, 2014

Even for comics this is a bit absurd. "For no reason at all..." animals suddenly start talking.

Been here before haven't we? Stranger comes to town. The desperate hunter no one believes. Good art though.

We already have The MIST novel, movie and failed TV series and the movie Annihilation so... And the comic from Image, Oblivion Song... Art and coloring are very good though.
6.0
 Bitch Planet #1 Dec 10, 2014
6.0
 Blackbird #1 Nov 10, 2018

Panel to panel flow was too hard to navigate. You shouldn't have to WORK to receive your entertainment.

I give up on this.

Did Mark Millar actually write this? Seems not up to his regular caliber.

Too much of an info dump. Too many idea jumps, characters.

HUGELY disappointing story!

Still giving it a go.

In it for the long haul?

??????

Too preoccupied with exposition, naming things and establishing the world building instead of making us care about the characters. Art and colors are fine.
6.0
 Father's Day #1 Nov 16, 2014

Poor George. Expected better. Too ambitious. Needed to start small and grow.

Nope
6.0
 Island #1 Jul 17, 2015
6.0
 Nailbiter #1 Nov 16, 2014

Art good, story not.

Meh story. Nice art though.

Yawn

Move along.

Confusing
6.0
 Sex Criminals #1 Nov 16, 2014
6.0
 Shutter #1 Nov 16, 2014

Great art. But writing "future slang" never works!

The Thing.
6.0
 The Butcher of Paris #1 Dec 5, 2019
6.0
 The Department of Truth #5 Jan 27, 2021
6.0
 The Infinite Loop #1 May 28, 2015

Nope

Cool art. Story weak.

No

Disappointing
6.5
 Bedlam #1 Nov 16, 2014
6.5
 Broken World #1 Jun 4, 2015
6.5
 Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier #6 Apr 13, 2015

Art is the only thing keeping this thing together. Mark, why are you dropping the ball on this? Are you over-worked?

This series hasn't been Mark's best work.

Frank Cho's writing abilities are not in league with his artistic.

Pretentious twatness.
6.5
 Geiger (2021) #1 May 16, 2021

Sure didn't suck me in but I might try the next issue.

Points off for being so freakin' incomprehensible

meh

Derivative. Very much like that episode of Star Trek the Next Generation with Ashley Judd guest starring. Involving an addictive video game that takes over your mind when you play it.
6.5
 Metal Society #1 May 9, 2022

Great art. Story doesn't seem worth my time.

Unintelligible... but nice art.

Colorful art. Story was tedious, difficult.

Unfortunately, you rarely get a second chance to impress.
6.5
 Star Wars: Obi-Wan (2022) #1 May 9, 2022

Disappointing, uninspired ending.

The art looks detailed but the story...? I stopped mid-way through, didn't know what was going on and didn't care to decipher it.

Average everything

Art is a 10 but the story is muddled and confusing, filled with extraneous dialogue that is really unnecessary, brings the comic down.
7.0
 Archie (2015) #1 Aug 2, 2015

Started great then went downhill.

Average

Great concept. Art could be better.
7.0
 Deep Gravity #1 Nov 16, 2014

X-files knock-off.

Not much happening except for the last page. Characters lack personality. Art is good but repetitive. Pedestrian dialogue. Both creators have done much better work. I will check out the next issue though.

Disappointing. Expected better story. Too much exposition. Too fast ramp up. Don't care about the main characters. Art was fine but story not.

Still incredibly underwhelming. Oh, and there's a typo on page 17.

Trying to be funny and not succeeding. Art was nice. Coloring could be better. Overall this was a step down from issue one.

Light. Comic-booky.

I feel Mark isn't putting his all into the script. Art is great though.

Good to see the Snake back.
7.0
 Glitterbomb #1 Sep 7, 2016

Not bad first issue but not GRAND SCALE enough to get me back for another issue. Someone was killed in space, big deal.
7.0
 HaloGen #1 Mar 11, 2015
7.0
 Hank Johnson, Agent of Hydra #1 Aug 28, 2015

Art great. Story not.

Art interesting. Story couldn't engage.
7.0
 Planet Hulk #1 May 25, 2015
7.0
 Primordial #1 Oct 7, 2021
7.0
 Renato Jones: The One % #1 May 30, 2016
7.0
 Ringside #1 Nov 30, 2015

We'll have to wait and see... but this beginning doesn't blow the doors off.

Art was cool.

Okay Harlan, realize the TV episode did your story a service and is the better story by far.
7.0
 Star Wars (2020) #23 May 9, 2022
7.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2017) #25 Dec 19, 2018

Target audience is young for this read.
7.0
 Superman: American Alien #3 Jan 16, 2016

Hmmm

The problem with having such a great first issue is keeping that level of quality.
7.0
 The Department of Truth #6 Feb 24, 2021

Good start.

Intriguing.

Failed to have me invested. Stopped reading at some point. Maybe I'll try it again later. Artwork is the saving grace. Who, what character should I care about and why?
7.0
 We Stand On Guard #5 Nov 27, 2015
7.0
 Wytches #1 Nov 16, 2014
7.5
 A-Force #1 May 26, 2015

Dark Knight Returns-10, Elektra Assassin-10, WatchMen-10
7.5
 Avengers World #12 Nov 16, 2014

First part art, though beautiful, can be confusing at times. Good story.

Cool art. Story is happening a bit fast though. What's the rush? Reminds me of Starship Troopers somewhat. I will be checking out issue 2.
7.5
 Cry Havoc #1 Jan 29, 2016
7.5
 Dark Gods #1 Jun 1, 2015
7.5
 Deadly Class #1 Nov 16, 2014

Didn't hate it.

Not bad.

Could be good. We'll see. Can't tell yet.
7.5
 Doctor Strange (2015) #1 Nov 5, 2015

I loved the movie so I'm happy to get a bit more insight here.
7.5
 Godzilla in Hell #1 Oct 24, 2015

Although very intriguing it's terribly LIGHT on actual story! But I'll be here for issue two for sure.

Not a lot of meat on the bone, so to speak.

Enjoyable

Expected better. This isn't the iconic story it should be. Some elements feel right, others don't. Artwork is sensational though.
7.5
 Mad Max: Fury Road - Furiosa #1 Jun 20, 2015

I think seeing the movie raises all boats in the Mad Max universe including this story.

Some aspects of the story ring false. To start, Clark can find gold at the bottom of the ocean. He would never need money. Also, his confidence is too low for a man superior to any other person on Earth. Primitive story effort. Great art.

Thumbs up.
7.5
 Mantle #1 May 15, 2015
7.5
 Monstress #1 Nov 7, 2015

Nice art, bit crowded. Dialogue stiff, not fun.

Great art. A bit difficult to grasp the story direction though. Better on a second read.
7.5
 Nameless #3 Apr 17, 2015

Pretty funny. Nice art.

Enjoyable

Enjoyable

Dialogue was spot on and sharp.
7.5
 Saga #28 May 25, 2015

Great art but the story is not the most inviting or innovative.

Hmmm, slow start for a comic.

Interesting

Would have liked to see Vader struggle a bit more. It's too easy for him given the size of the opposition.
7.5
 Starfire #1 Jun 10, 2015
7.5
 Strange Fruit #2 Oct 18, 2015
7.5
 Superman: Year One #2 Aug 21, 2019

First issue was great, this was a step down from that.

Story didn't flow well, art was nice

Interesting
7.5
 The Fiction #1 Jun 20, 2015

Interesting

Didn't totally hook me in.

I dig it. Nice art and colors too.

Enjoyable. Nice cliff-hanger ending.
7.5
 They're Not Like Us #2 Jan 28, 2015

Not the best ending, but great series.

Not bad. Very complex and detailed.

Very nice

Intriguing story and concept. A bit slower reveal would have upped the presentation. Art continuity and clarity can use improvement.

Fun!

Enjoyed it!

Viktor Bogdanovic is a find.
8.0
 Batman: Sins of the Father #2 Mar 7, 2018
8.0
 Batman: Sins of the Father #5 Jun 24, 2018

Intriguing. Great art and colors.

Quite good. Still here.

Better than issue one but VERY similar to the movie A.I.
8.0
 Empty Zone #1 Jun 17, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #1 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #3 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #4 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #5 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #6 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #7 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #8 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #9 Oct 22, 2015
8.0
 Epic Kill #10 Oct 22, 2015

Much, much easier to digest the story than past Kot work. Good job.

Intriguing
8.0
 Infinite Dark #1 Oct 26, 2018

Enjoyable. I'll be back for issue 2.

I dig it!
8.0
 Jupiter's Circle #2 May 7, 2015
8.0
 Jupiter's Circle #3 Jun 3, 2015

Quitely can do no wrong.
8.0
 Jupiter's Legacy: Vol. 2 #2 Oct 20, 2016

Very heavy-handed. Could use a sense of humor somewhere.

Quite good but the language of the times is a bit tiring. Too bad it couldn't be a bit more moderned up.
8.0
 Mazebook #1 Sep 10, 2021
8.0
 Mechanism Vol. 1 Jul 7, 2017

Enjoyable

Has a nice alternative feel to the story. Like the gritty art.

For God's Sake! Don't rest on your laurels! Maintain! Maintain!

Enjoyed the series. Art is awesome.

Too bad there's no music or sound effects in comics.

Fun!

Cool story. Shitty artwork.
8.0
 Oblivion Song #1 Mar 7, 2018

Intriguing.

Interesting

Enough to make me come back

Went by way too fast. Gotta see what happens next.

I like a bit more amazingness in my comics.
8.0
 Postal #7 Oct 1, 2015
8.0
 Postal #8 Nov 26, 2015

Enjoyed it. Too bad (x) had to (x) too soon. But maybe she's not (x) at all. Hmmm.
8.0
 Saga #27 Apr 14, 2015
8.0
 Samaritan: Veritas #1 May 25, 2017

Very nice first issue!

Intriguing.

Great art and action. Dialogue a bit amateurish but forgivable.

Dig it

Last page will hook you in.

Great!

Great read!

Vader is a badass
8.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #3 Oct 1, 2020
8.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #4 Oct 1, 2020
8.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #8 Dec 17, 2020

Great first issue!
8.0
 Superior #1 Nov 16, 2014
8.0
 Superman '78 (2021) #1 Aug 26, 2021

That was just FUN!

Great art
8.0
 Symmetry #3 May 25, 2016
8.0
 Symmetry #4 May 25, 2016
8.0
 Symmetry #5 Jul 9, 2016
8.0
 Symmetry #6 Aug 14, 2016
8.0
 Symmetry #7 Oct 5, 2016

I don't give out 9's and 10's so easily. That said this is another great issue in a great series. But I wish there was more story. Keep up the fantastic work!

Nice.
8.0
 The Black Monday Murders #1 Aug 13, 2016

Fascinating first issue.

Very enjoyable!
8.0
 The Ghost Fleet #1 May 25, 2015
8.0
 The Ghost Fleet #2 May 25, 2015

I hope this has offended many. Looking forward to issue two.

Matrix-y.

Art awesome. Story intriguing. I wish reviewers would stop handing out 10s everywhere. A 10 means it's perfect, without flaw, and could not get better, with even years of trying. Only five books have ever deserved a 10 - Watchmen, Dark Knight, Elekta Assassin, Daredevil Born Again, Batman Year One.
8.0
 The Tithe #1 Dec 9, 2015

Enjoyable

Very intriguing!

Good read. We need more one-and-done stories like this.
8.0
 We Ride Titans #1 Mar 12, 2022
8.0
 We Stand On Guard #1 Jul 6, 2015
8.0
 Wytches #6 May 25, 2015

Intriguing.
8.5
 Batman: Sins of the Father #1 Feb 21, 2018
8.5
 Batman: Sins of the Father #3 Apr 18, 2018
8.5
 Batman: Sins of the Father #4 May 16, 2018
8.5
 Cyber Force (2018) #1 Mar 28, 2018
8.5
 Doomsday Clock #4 Mar 28, 2018

Wonderful!

Wonderful!

Wonderful!

You two, don't ever break up.

Wonderful!

Another FANTASTIC issue! This is what comics ARE.
8.5
 Mechanism #2 Aug 25, 2016
8.5
 Mechanism #3 Sep 21, 2016
8.5
 Mechanism #4 Oct 20, 2016

Enjoyable

Stunning artwork and the beginnings of an intense story. Story could have had a bit more meat on the bone but if this is an indication, the trade paperback should be good.
8.5
 Postal: Mark #1 Feb 21, 2018

FUN. Whimsical.
8.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #7 Nov 12, 2020
8.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #10 Feb 10, 2021
8.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #14 Jul 22, 2021
8.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #16 Sep 15, 2021
8.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #21 Mar 24, 2022

This was a fantastic team effort. Art and story top notch! Elektra Assassin = 10 Dark Knight Returns = 10 WatchMen = 10

Has something truly original and daring in the twist ending.
8.5
 Symmetry #2 Jan 20, 2016

I'll be back for issue 2. --- Update- Never came back for issue 2.

Fun!
8.5
 The Autumnlands #2 Jun 22, 2015
8.5
 The Autumnlands #3 Jun 22, 2015
8.5
 The Autumnlands #4 Jun 22, 2015
8.5
 The Autumnlands #5 Jun 22, 2015
8.5
 The Autumnlands #6 Jun 22, 2015

Loved it!
9.0
 DC Universe: Rebirth #1 May 29, 2016

Great start. Millar always delivers a great book.

HOLY F! This comic is keeping comics afloat for me. Too damn good. One issue left? No!

The plot is solid and the art is top notch. Certainly, one of the nicest looking comics on the stands.
9.0
 Mechanism #5 Nov 16, 2016

Sweet.
9.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #2 Mar 11, 2020
9.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #6 Oct 14, 2020
9.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #9 Jan 13, 2021
9.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #15 Aug 25, 2021
9.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #20 Apr 19, 2022
9.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #38 Oct 6, 2023
9.0
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #40 Nov 8, 2023

Wow! Really enjoyed it, great job. Intriguing!

Awesome! I'll definitely read the next issue.

Awesome
9.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #1 Feb 5, 2020
9.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #5 Oct 1, 2020
9.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #17 Nov 1, 2021
9.5
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #22 Apr 13, 2022
10
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #11 Apr 28, 2021
10
 Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #13 Jun 23, 2021

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