Vigilante #1

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• 6.0

  IGN - Dan Phillips

  Dec 24, 2008

  The whole issue just left me scratching my head, really. Why did DC feel the need to launch this new series? Is there a demand for Punisher rip-offs amongst DC fans? Did Wolfman really feel that strongly about exploring this concept? It sure doesn't feel like it. Everything about the book, from Wolfman's writing to Rick Leonardi's art, seems like it's been teleported right out from the 1990's most forgettable comics. Read Full Review

• 0.8

  Weekly Comic Book Review - Tony Rakittke

  Dec 31, 2008

  Rick Leonardi's art, while traditionally reliable on superhero books, seems incredibly out of place on a story that wants to be crime fiction. Leonardi tries to go for a dark, gritty, atmospheric look, but falls short. The one redeeming quality to this book is Walt Simonson's dynamic cover. If you can justify paying $3.00 for that cover, then I say go for it, otherwise please vote with your dollar, avoid this book like the plague,and let DC know you expect better than this. Read Full Review