Leningrad, 1987. When a woman's corpse is discovered on New Year's Day, a hungover Detective Pavel Smirnoff hands off the case to his partner, Detective Boris Dimitrovich, hoping he'll close it without fuss. Instead, Dimitrovich uncovers a connection to an old, unsolved crime, dragging them both into an investigation that puts their careers - and possibly their lives - at risk.
Sanction has so much potential moving forward for this fan of murder mysteries and detective stories. It has a compelling plot, well-developed characters, and stunning artwork, setting the bar high for what's to come in future issues. Ray Fawkes and Antonio Fuso have crafted a gripping tale that had us hooked from the very first page. In the running for one of our comics of the year. Read Full Review
I am not a huge fan of murder mysteries, but I really enjoyed this one. Ray Fawkes begins a story that is sure to have twists, turns, and surprises along the way. He does a great job of fleshing out the story's main characters as well. You get a good sense of who Pavel and Boris are and their motivations. Read Full Review
This series premiere is a slow burn that lures readers into its deadly web. Combined with a unique setting, this story is nothing short of thrilling. Read Full Review
SANCTION #1 is a blustery murder mystery set in the 1980s Soviet Union, led by a young detective willing to find justice during the frigid haze of Winter and pressure from his superiors. Fawkes's tale expertly echoes shades of Gorky Park (1983) and Insomnia (2002) with a fresh perspective, but the art is serviceable, at best. Read Full Review
'Sanction' is a quirky character crime thriller that offers genuine intrigue and mystery. Read Full Review
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