Writer: Jonathan Hickman
Artist: Ryan Bodenheim
The Solicitation
"TEETH, WITH WHICH TO EAT"
A man gets shot in London, a law firm gets broken into in Washington, an accountant gives away the password to his computer, and something put to sleep 20 years ago awakens. What is the unsavory relationship all these things share, and how could it bring down two of the largest governments in the history of the world?
It's SECRET, a brand new, ongoing, monthly comic from the creators of A RED MASS FOR MARS.
Brought to you by award-winning writer JONATHAN HICKMAN and break-out talent, RYAN BODENHEIM, SECRET is an espionage thriller that takes a deep look into the shadow world existing between the government and private security firms.
Preview
The Story
Oh, so this is what Thief of Thieves was supposed to be like.
Seriously, this is the intro that Thief of Thieves should have been. It establishes everything. It has a much more satisfying ending, and every character and their motivation was introduced. We get introduced to all the major characters and it all comes together perfectly.
What I like best is that this story is all done in one. You could walk away after this issue and be set with never reading another one like it again. But why would you do that to yourself?
This is my first time reading a Hickman book, and I am glad I picked it up.
I can't go too much into the story simply because I don't want to ruin it. I called the ending when Grant started walking into his office. I still enjoyed that reveal.
The Art
Oh, so this is what Thief of Thieves was supposed to be like.
Let me tell you how much the art is awesome in this book and how excellent the colors are done by Michael Garland by describing the first page. A guy is sleeping in his house. The colors are all gray. We see someone come into the house and put his hand over the guy's mouth. The masked guy is seen in red only, everything else is gray. The only line of thought/dialogue on the first page is "Drugs would be easier, but there's a point to be made here."
Its there in the preview pages. And if that intrigues you, keep on reading, you won't be disappointed.
The Cover
Its strange. I don't know if I like the picture art that is on the cover. It is definitely something different that jumps out at you. It seems more like it is meant to only attract readers who see this as interesting. It definitely got me.
Grades
Words: 10/10
Pictures: 10/10
Recommend: Highly. If the preview pages don't convince you, then it just isn't meant to be. Trust me though, the story for this one issue is worth it.
Buy Next Issue: Definitely. I hope my shop orders enough.
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