Post by CaptainSuperior on Dec 4, 2014 11:41:58 GMT -5
Guys, Shaft #1 from Dynamite Entertainment came out yesterday and the critics agree that it is a smashing success. I really want to encourage you guys to give this book a chance. I posted the exerts of the review from Comicroundup to give you an idea of what people are saying. I really would like to see this book thrive and it's most definitely worth the price of admission.
10- Comic Bastards - Jason DiGioia
Even though I've never seen a Shaft film, I came into this book with certain expectations. After all, I've seen clips and I know a little about the genre. Thankfully, my expectations were trampled in a hurry. If you're a fan of mature, believable dialogue, a complex protagonist, massive story potential, and great artwork, you will thank yourself for picking up Shaft #1.
10 - Big Comic Page - Martin Doyle
Shaft was not a book I was actively looking to pick up, but it's one I won't be missing from this point on. Slick dialogue, superb art, and central character who's as cool as they come. Need I say more?
9.0 - Rhymes With Geek - M. 'Pawz' Williams
The main achievement of Shaft #1 is that it gives the reader a real sense of John Shaft's character while telling a suspense-filled story. First issues are often either heavy on action or build up a foundation of characters and situations on which to tell future chapters. Shaft #1 does both so well and with such assured art, that it should be used as a reference for creators planning out their debut comics.
9.0 - Geeked Out Nation - Jess Camacho
“Shaft” #1 is a great start to this revival of an American icon. It's action packed and a great introduction to the character for those who have never seen the films or read the novel. Dynamite Entertainment has something on their hands here.
8.0 - Coming Up Comics - David Melton
A cool-as-hell character, a dangerous background for the story, crime, murder, danger. What's not to like about this title?
8.0 - Unleash The Fanboy - Russell Johnson
Bottom line is that Shaft #1 was much more than I gave it credit for and much more than I had preconceived. It still may have a tough time finding an audience but fans of hardboiled crime comics and the like should give Shaft #1 a try. I was pleasantly surprised by Walker and Evely's take and would recommend this book to fans of not only crime but just good, gritty self-made heroes who will risk everything while doing the right thing. Shaft is entertaining and even a like bit motivational and you don't need to be a fan of the seventies to enjoy Shaft #1, you just need to be a fan of solid storytelling.
8.0 - Comicosity - Heather Joy
I did not consider myself the target demographic for this story, but I found myself in love by the ending credits. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves characters with depth and a taste for realistic plots.
10- Comic Bastards - Jason DiGioia
Even though I've never seen a Shaft film, I came into this book with certain expectations. After all, I've seen clips and I know a little about the genre. Thankfully, my expectations were trampled in a hurry. If you're a fan of mature, believable dialogue, a complex protagonist, massive story potential, and great artwork, you will thank yourself for picking up Shaft #1.
10 - Big Comic Page - Martin Doyle
Shaft was not a book I was actively looking to pick up, but it's one I won't be missing from this point on. Slick dialogue, superb art, and central character who's as cool as they come. Need I say more?
9.0 - Rhymes With Geek - M. 'Pawz' Williams
The main achievement of Shaft #1 is that it gives the reader a real sense of John Shaft's character while telling a suspense-filled story. First issues are often either heavy on action or build up a foundation of characters and situations on which to tell future chapters. Shaft #1 does both so well and with such assured art, that it should be used as a reference for creators planning out their debut comics.
9.0 - Geeked Out Nation - Jess Camacho
“Shaft” #1 is a great start to this revival of an American icon. It's action packed and a great introduction to the character for those who have never seen the films or read the novel. Dynamite Entertainment has something on their hands here.
8.0 - Coming Up Comics - David Melton
A cool-as-hell character, a dangerous background for the story, crime, murder, danger. What's not to like about this title?
8.0 - Unleash The Fanboy - Russell Johnson
Bottom line is that Shaft #1 was much more than I gave it credit for and much more than I had preconceived. It still may have a tough time finding an audience but fans of hardboiled crime comics and the like should give Shaft #1 a try. I was pleasantly surprised by Walker and Evely's take and would recommend this book to fans of not only crime but just good, gritty self-made heroes who will risk everything while doing the right thing. Shaft is entertaining and even a like bit motivational and you don't need to be a fan of the seventies to enjoy Shaft #1, you just need to be a fan of solid storytelling.
8.0 - Comicosity - Heather Joy
I did not consider myself the target demographic for this story, but I found myself in love by the ending credits. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves characters with depth and a taste for realistic plots.