The Big Shakedown #1
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| Writer | Jordan Blum, Tim Seeley |
| Artist | Scott Koblish |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
The Big One, the earthquake to end all earthquakes, has finally struck Los Angeles. The government decides not to rebuild and the city becomes a no man's land for those that refuse to leave it. But hey, you can't beat the weather.
Five years later Ester Blanco, a down on her luck former P.I., is willing to do anything to escape the City of Angels. She believes she's found her ticket out when a desperate father hires her to solve a missing person's case in a city where a third of the population is already missing. Instead, the trail of this lost girl leads Ester to uncover a dark web of cults, conspiracy and corruption that
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9.3
Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell
Sep 16, 2026The Big Shakedown #1 is a confident debut that pairs imaginative post-disaster worldbuilding with a compelling lead and a strong central mystery. Jordan Blum and Tim Seeley establish a fractured California that feels dangerous, satirical, and lived in, while Scott Koblish and Hi-Fi give the setting vivid visual character. With Ester’s personal goals tied directly to the missing-person case, the issue delivers an engaging start and plenty of reasons to return. This should be a strong contender when deciding what to pick up at the shop this week. Trust me once you read this first issue you will definitely want to add this series to your Pull List. Read Full Review
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9.0
Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg
Sep 11, 2026The Big Shakedown‘s premiere issue is a gritty post-natural disaster mystery with more unanswered questions and mystery than those answered. Tim Seeley. Jordan Blum, and Scott Koblish deliver a fresh tale with an edge and mystery that pulls you into a dark and frightening Los Angeles that is even hard for the reader to escape. The Big Shakedown is a vivid, character-driven mystery that turns a shattered Los Angeles into an intriguing and frightening noir setting. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - Collier Jennings
Sep 15, 2026The Big Shakedown #1 doesn't just blend genres to great effect; it also uses plenty of wit and grit to hook its audience. Read Full Review
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