The War that Time Forgot #1

CRITIC REVIEWS

• 7.0

  IGN - Daniel Crown

  May 07, 2008

  Despite its use of characters from multiple eras, I call TWTF a WWII serial because it more or less falls under the trappings of the science fiction stories from that time period. Its focus on air fights and the setting of the mysterious island itself give the book a serious dime-novel vibe, for better or worse. The War that Time Forgot certainly won't win over those of you who don't enjoy the camp inherent in the old serials, or for that matter those of you who are tired of the genre's suddenly en vogue status in the industry, but as for me, I'm intrigued enough to give the book a chance as the story itself begins to materialize. There's some promise here, even if the first issue was somewhat underwhelming. Read Full Review

• 7.0

  Comics Bulletin - Robert Murray

  May 11, 2008

  While WTTF isn't perfect by a long shot, it's a breath of fresh air, particularly with DC's current fare. It's a 1950s tale updated for present audiences, and it's the kind of read that many fans look forward too. I think we found Jones' niche for the future... Read Full Review

• 7.0

  Comic Book Resources - Timothy Callahan

  May 13, 2008

  Plus: army men vs. dinosaurs! The concept still has its appeal, forty years after Robert Kanigher drove it into the ground. Read Full Review

• 6.0

  Comics Bulletin - Thom Young

  May 11, 2008

  Maybe even curious enough to buy the eventual paperback edition when it's collected some time in 2009 (or 2010)--albeit through Amazon at a discounted price. Read Full Review

• 5.0

  Comics Bulletin - Steven Bari

  May 11, 2008

  So if you can't accept any of these, don't bother with this series. If you can, you'll enjoy this nice piece of science fiction/adventure. Read Full Review

• 4.0

  Weekly Comic Book Review - Robert Hyland

  May 10, 2008

  Arguing over distribution and use of hand grenades aside, The War that Time Forgot is your standard first issue: Action scene, new character, action, new character, rinse, repeat. Hopefully, in the next issue, Jones can show us some reason behind the assembly of these characters and some sort of plot. Read Full Review