Devil's Highway #1

DEVIL'S HIGHWAY #1 has all the makings for an intense thriller: a gripping storyline, expressive illustrations, and an omnipresent shroud of mystery. As pieces of the overall narrative are beginning to be revealed, I experienced an exciting rush as the darkness surrounding this tale started to take shape. Though the first issue gives you a small taste for what's in store, by the final page you'll be sucked in, yearning for issue two. I'm all-in for this series and will be taking the ride on DEVIL'S HIGHWAY. Read Full Review

A publisher strong on creative freedom, and two excellent creators looking to tell an intense story through their unique vision. A slam dunk for me. Read Full Review

Overall, an excellent debut issue which will give readers vibes of Briarpatch, but also, Fargo. The story by Benjamin Percy is tremendous. The art by the creative team is breathtaking. Altogether, another fine addition to the canon of crime noir. Read Full Review

Yet another series from AWA which manages to establish, with only its debut issue, itself as yet another comic series that must be read. The level of quality from AWA is uncannily good. Benjamin Percy’s writing is phenomenal, it’s character led stories which are real page turners. The skill of the creative team doesn’t end there though, Schoonover’s art and Filardi’s colours make this comic into a real place, with real characters going through natural emotions. The tale of a serial killer who may have inadvertently chosen the wrong victim, and the femme fatale on his tail, promises to be a good one. Read Full Review

This is a strong example of how well a comic can deliver story no matter how ordinary the characters and world are. Devil's Highway is a suspenseful detective thriller with a haunting quality noir fans won't want to miss. Read Full Review

AWA or Artists Writers & Artisans Inc. giving them them their full title ,may sound a little pretentious, but based on this first issue, Percy, Schoonover and company are certainly trying to live up to the company title. Read Full Review

Devil's Highway #1 is an intriguing debut. It's mostly wordless relying on body language and imagery to really drive the narrative. It's absolutely unsettling at times with images that are disturbing. But, for those that enjoy murder mysteries, it's a start that has a lot of potential. It doesn't quite stand on its own but the technical execution is impressive and what they're doing is rather unique. Read Full Review

It was uneven at first but by the end, I was curious as to what would happen next. With an impressive art team and the seed of a cool idea, this series has the potential to go places. Read Full Review

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Señor Smokey

Aug 07, 2020

-Art grew on me during the re-read -Percy builds the world with good characterization, each interaction feels unique -Opening feels like a crime thriller tv show -Like how there is context in the art that shows why Sharon is a tough person

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HulkSmash69 - Sep 11, 2020

I rate this review 8/10

Liem Duong

Jul 29, 2020

I am liking this a lot. A really intriguing crime story on our hands by none other than Ben Percy himself. And its on Christmas, woo! This books stands out for its mystery and fast paced story-telling. In this debut, the art does the talking. Schoonover's art is what moves the story and pacing, bringing out all the crime and emotional elements of this issue overlayed with some excellent colors by Filardi. We basically follow a girl named Shannon as she tries to uncover who murdered her father. But how he is killed and where it leads Shannon to investigate really riles in the jiggles in me. Writing by Percy is done only when needed, and it find that really helps a reader absorb more into the art telling the story. A great debut from AWA.