Born from one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the 20th century, this taut and breathtaking original limited series launches with a double-sized, 48-page debut from Eisner Award-nominated writer Christopher Cantwell (Plastic Man No More, Briar) and Eisner Award-nominated illustrator Tyler Crook (Harrow County, The Lonesome Hunters)!
Convicts Frank Morris and Clarence Anglin have washed ashore in San Francisco after surviving their infamous escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in June 1962. They soon meet their gruff and disappointed handler, a mysterious young woman who's also running from something, and hope to quickly get thei more
Out of Alcatraz serves as both an homage to historical events while simultaneously offering something entirely new. What Chris Cantwell and Tyler Crook have put together is a truly outstanding premiere issue that lays a fantastic foundation to the series and leaves you yearning for more. With its blend of suspenseful storytelling and stunning artwork, Out of Alcatraz is a beautiful and outstanding historical fiction comic. Read Full Review
An escape from Alcatraz becomes a highway to Hell in this opening salvo. Cantwell takes the two leads into deep levels with the writing. Crooks art sets the stage with the painful repercussions of their actions. This story is one readers wont want to escape from anytime soon. Read Full Review
Out of Alcatraz is a thrilling debut that blends the grit of crime storytelling with the intrigue of historical fiction. Cantwell and Crook deliver a cinematic, high-stakes narrative that hooks readers with its intense action, rich character dynamics, and visually striking artistry. A must-read for fans of crime comics and historical thrillers. Read Full Review
Nevertheless, Out of Alcatraz #1 is still a fantastic exercise of historical fiction, concerned about depicting the U.S. precisely as it was in the 1960s. That includes the racial tensions bubbling below the surface of a civilized country and the unfortunate objectification of women. These strokes of social analysis are perfectly intertwined with the plot, making the story all the more believable without deviating the focus from the main characters. Its a phenomenal work of comic book storytelling, complete with an impressionist artwork that adds texture to what could be a bland realistic setting. Every reader interested in crime thriller and historical fiction will be well-served with Out of Alcatraz #1, and we cant wait to see where the series will take us next. Read Full Review
It's not super flashy, but it's a well told story with great art.
Excellent storytelling from Cantwell and Crook. Book of the month. This is how to create comics.
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