Chachu #1
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| Writer | Iman Vellani |
| Artist | Marianna Ignazzi, Jordie Bellaire |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
1. Leila, a 19-year-old Pakistani-Canadian girl, stands on the cusp of adulthood, eager to experience the “real world” for the first time. With a head full of Hollywood dreams and a penchant for pulp novels, she ventures to California to connect with her estranged uncle—her “Chachu”—a middle-aged, semi-retired private eye who gained brief fame after marrying the starlet he was initially hired to find. But when Chachu’s wife goes missing once again, the two are forced on an impromptu road trip to track her down—with Leila navigating young adulthood and Chachu confronting his own mortality and regrets. Inspired by her own coming-of-age more
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10
Get Your Comic On - Michael Brennan
Aug 05, 2026Overall, to say issue #1 of Chachu is brilliant would be selling it short. Iman Vellani has crafted something genuinely beautiful, bold and gutsy here. It’s the kind of debut that isn’t to be missed. It’s not just a showcase for her sharp mind for this style of art and storytelling. Still, every single frame is brought to life so gorgeously by Marianna Ignazzi that it’s hard to look away, and the story setup, characters and plot points being woven together are as good as first issues get. For the art of the craft, you need to do yourself a favour and pick up a copy of this comic; it demands your attention. Read Full Review
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9.5
Fanlight Zone - Juan Cordero
Aug 05, 2026Right when i was done reading this book, I'm like “I want more!” I want the second issue right now! If you're not picking up Chachu #1, you need to change that! Get into your car, go Read Full Review
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9.5
Nerd Initiative - ShawnFoles
Aug 05, 2026Eda: 9/10. Iman Vellani’s “Chachu #1” serves as a promising start to what’s set to be a hopefully great series. From a relatable main character to the most intriguing art I’ve seen this summer, this is a series I very much look forward to reading. Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - Collier Jennings
Aug 04, 2026Chachu #1 is a neo-noir that blends family drama, crime trappings, and a dash of humor into a truly unique read. Read Full Review
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9.0
ComicBook.com - David Harth
Aug 05, 2026I didn’t know what to expect when I picked up this book, so it was such a pleasant surprise to get a comic this good. Vellani is still a rookie when it comes to writing to comics, but you see that she understands the craft right from the start of the issue. I seriously love Leila as a character; Vellani is able to capture both her resolve and her fear of meeting her uncle and goes on from there as the young Pakistani is dropped into a situation that she never expected when she decided to find her uncle. Ignazi and Belleaire bring their A-game to this book, setting the scene and giving readers some gorgeous visuals. This is everything that a first issue should be, hooking readers with a captivating story full of characters that you want to spend more time with. Read Full Review
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