Thumbs #1

A brilliant introduction to a world not far from our own that explores the very real loneliness and fear that come with digital connection. Read Full Review

With Thumbs, Lewis & Sherman reclaim the heartbreaking core of cyberpunk with penetrating precision. As we cope with a world where tech giants implicitly harbor fascism and people stan for corporate brands, it's important to both acknowledge the dangers of those trends and interrogate what flaws in our social order led to them. Thumbs does that, and keeps the reader thinking about it long past this debut's last haunting panel. Read Full Review

Overall, Lewis and Sherman look to have a hit on their hands with THUMBS #1. The story structure is very solid and the artistry Sherman provides is mesmerizing with each turn of the page. It's almost downright scary how close to reality the plot pinpoints. This is a comic you need to read. Read Full Review

This isn't just a gamer saves the world scenario, but a terrifying dystopia where everyday technology is what is going to get you killed, even though it is the very thing that was supposed to promise freedom. Read Full Review

Thumbs #1 presents a challenging picture of the future. It's one where social media and online gaming have been used to tear at the fabric of society. Our main character Thumbs is one of many kids caught up in a deadly machine led by a mad billionaire. Thumbs #1 offers a keen insight into those who slip between the cracks. Read Full Review

This week's debut explores murky questions about who can benefit most from technological advances, the often exploitative nature of that, and what happens when attitudes towards technology begin to swing too far in the other direction without having any answers to those questions beforehand. Read Full Review

"Thumbs" #1 deserves two thumbs up! Read Full Review

"Thumbs" #1 packs a major punch for a first issue, with fine art and an intriguing concept. Read Full Review

In an era where dystopian tales are far too easy to find, Thumbs still catches the eye with ease. Character work still takes centerstage, offering a compelling story however one engages with the concepts on display. Read Full Review

A story like this is tricky. Lewis and Sherman are treading some very treacherous narrative territory. A dystopian story that is as politically charged as Thumbs DOES run the risk of veering off into preachy, hackneyed cautionary fiction. The first issue definitely delivers a promising opening to the series. It will remain to be seen if Lewis and Sherman can maintain this level of quality through the end of the year. Read Full Review

This is a fantastic first issue. It has tension and action, and has taken some familiar tropes and thrown a new spin on them. The characters are engaging and believable. Sean Lewis' writing is superb, Hayden Sherman's artwork is superb, and the combination of the two is superb. This is slated as a five issue run, but if the quality of their output continues to be this good, I'd sincerely like to see this become a much larger story. Read Full Review

Herptydoo

Jun 14, 2019

I'm not in love with the art, but it seems to fit the story nicely. Good start and I'll be picking up at least the second and third issues.