Seven Wives #1

9.0

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Writer Zoe Tunnell
Artist V. Gagnon, Tesslyn Bergin-Dicoi
Cover Price $4.99

Forty-nine witnesses, seven wives, one dead husband.

On Monday, April 17, at 9:04 a.m., two police detectives are dispatched to investigate a death on a Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints compound in remote Arizona. Matthew Dunn, the patriarch of the Dunn family, has been found stabbed on the pulpit of his temple, basking in the blood-soaked gaze of his savior.

Detectives Aguilar and Halwell begin the arduous task of questioning each of Matthew’s seven wives and quickly encounter a brick wall of memorized Scripture, canned platitudes, and locked lips. It becomes clear that the women’s intricat more

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  • 9.5

    Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell

    Apr 01, 2026

    Seven Wives #1 is an awesome kickoff to this series and new imprint. The true crime mystery style really brings you in and keeps you engaged in the story, as well as makes you want more. The surprise turns and shocking reveals will really have people talking at the shops for sure. Make sure to get down to your Local Comic Shop or your preferred online store before Monday April 13th and order your copy, so you don’t miss out on this first series from this new imprint. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg

    Apr 08, 2026

    Seven Wives is just the story you want launching IDW Publishing’s IDW Crime imprint. Zoe Tunnell and V. Gagnon craft a murder mystery with many different levels, twists, and utter surprises while also bringing the horrors of real life cults into the fray. Add this one to your pull list. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    AIPT - David Brooke

    Mar 26, 2026

    Seven Wives #1 delivers exactly what a crime debut should: a gripping premise, a web of compelling suspects, and a mystery that respects the reader’s intelligence. Zoe Tunnell’s script checks all the right boxes, building a case that grows more complex with each scene while planting clues that reward close attention. The art team reinforces that tension with expressive characters and purposeful layouts, even if the pacing occasionally stalls. By the final pages, the book leaves you with more questions than answers in the best way possible, setting up a series that feels confident, calculated, and worth following closely. Read Full Review

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