WWE Superstars #1

CRITIC REVIEWS

• 8.0

  Geeked Out Nation - Nando Acosta

  Dec 12, 2013

  WWE and wrestling will always hold a special place in my heart. Especially, Mick Foley for creating a comic book universe with our favorite superstars. I look forward in reading more of his work and hopefully he can put himself in one of the issues along with other legends like Ric flair or Edge. If you're wrestling fan that loves comics, than this issues is for you. Just know that the art can be kind of lacking and get prepared to read some cheesy lines (because is for children); but after that get ready for a joy ride inside the mind of Mankind, Dude Love, Cactus Jack and Mick Foley. "Have a Nice Day"! Read Full Review

• 7.0

  Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson

  Dec 12, 2013

  Given the crossover between fandoms, I don't hesitate to think there are many people for whom this issue will work as well for as it did for me. There are elements of noir and crime comics in play, but the material in the back hints at superhero trappings with Punk's vendetta and the presence of Rey Misterio in the shadows, but the sprawling cast could make things very difficult to follow very quickly (especially if somebody gets released in the next few weeks.) In short, WWE Superstars #1 is a remarkable achievement, plucking characters from their sports-entertainment setting and creating a compelling (and wonderfully drawn) world around them, with the main caveat being that knowledge of the source material is necessary for appreciating the issue, earning a better than average 3.5 out of 5 stars overall. I had fun with this story, and it seems like the creative team did, too... Read Full Review