Fear Case #1

Fear Case is a supernatural detective story with well realized characters and a mystery that already appears to have layer upon layers. Read Full Review

Fear Case shot out of the gate with an incredible first issue that is sure to have you hooked by the final panel. Definitely pick up this book if you’re a horror or crime fan. Read Full Review

Ultimately then, this feels like yet another win for Kindt and Jenkins. A tasty, supernatural-tinged mystery with a strikingly unconventional art style. As I mentioned above, this is very much a slow-burner of an opening chapter, and while the narrative is yet to fully embrace the potential of its premise, there are enough hints here not to mention the stellar pedigree of the creative team to ensure that this is an incredibly easy title to recommend. Read Full Review

out mystery that turns on a dime from subtle to terrifying. Read Full Review

Fear Case #1 brings readers further down the rabbit hole of Matt Kindt and the Jenkins by weaponizing an idea of pulp fiction and how it threatens this story's main characters. Because the effort to make these buddy cop (agents?) feel like people is phenomenal. Read Full Review

Theres enough in Fear Cases first issue to justify following the series at a monthly basis. This is the kind of comic one desperately wants to continue reading once an issue is done. On top of that, it just comes off as a very good pilot episode for a TV series, like the first episodes for Fringe and The X-Files. Much like those shows, Fear Case hooks you in immediately and I doubt youll put up much of a struggle given how good it is. Read Full Review

What's in the box isn't as nearly as important as the effect it has on those who come within its orbit. Fear Case #1 is the opening salvo of what looks like will be a strong series, with elements both natural and supernatural, as our True Detective styled secret service agents find themselves trapped within the coils of.the Fear Case. Read Full Review

While it may take a little for the art style to grow on you, it is wonderfully vivid and completes this moody, gothic detective story. If you are in the mood for something new, yet familiar at the same time, Fear Case #1 is something you may want to pick up for an interesting read. Read Full Review

Tyler Jenkins delivers some interesting visuals throughout the issue. Subjectively, the art is a match to the tone of the story. Objectively, there are some visuals moments that are confusing when trying to differentiate between characters. Read Full Review

Even if the answers to some of the questions that have been presented in this first issue don't turn out to be as interesting as the questions themselves, Matt Kindt has done an excellent job of making me look forward to what's coming in the future. Read Full Review

I'm in love with the narrative, but the mercurial art style corrupts the experience. Read Full Review

Though Fear Case #1 debuts with an intriguing premise, it falls at times into formulaic territory. The art may be worth the price of admission for some, but for others, that wont make up for the conventional narrative. Read Full Review

DDJamesB

Feb 03, 2021

I liked the art style but at the same time it did distract me a little when the main characters were talking to the new guy because it was hard to tell who was who. Other than that it was pretty interesting and although it went straight for the explanation of whats going with the lady and the case it set the stage for a series that has a lot of potential.

the_comic_book_club

Feb 04, 2021

Fear Case Issue: 1 Publisher: @darkhorsecomics Writer: @matt.kindt.for.real Artist: @tylerjenkinsprojects Colorist: @hilary.jenkins.art Editors: @nottochabyy & Chuck Howitt Two Secret Service agents investigate a mysterious box known as the “Fear Case.” This case has appeared throughout history and whoever has it in their possession must pass it on within three days otherwise something terrible will happen. This case has been unsolved for centuries and is the oldest unsolved case in history. Agents Winter and Mitchum intend to finally solve the fear case to end its deadly trend. That may prove to be difficult as a psychotic cult and supernatural forces are behind the Fear Case's existence. Not to mention that every agent that has tried to solve its mystery has failed or even gone insane. Dark Horse comics delivers us a new horrific supernatural detective series that immediately captures us after this first issue. Fear Case is an odd mystery, that will have you questioning what, exactly, it could be. This was a great intriguing debut issue that left you wanting more. My only complaint about this book is unfortunately the artwork. At times, the artwork was messy and difficult to tell who was who but it did grow on me as I continued to read. It really didn’t take away from the story much as this was a great start to a new story and I was invested immediately. My only question is, WHAT’S IN THE BOX?!? Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(4/5) Reviewed by: @mcruz2189 of The Comic Book Club of Instagram Follow: @the_comic_boolk_club on Instagram for more reviews! more

Briton

Feb 06, 2021

Dreadful artwork which makes it difficult to tell what is going on.