Shadow Service #1

A near-perfect first issue, from the high quality of the artwork to the layers of the script. Shadow Service #1 also has one of the best first issue cliffhangers Ive seen in some time, alternately horrifying and intriguingjust like the rest of the book. Read Full Review

Though maybe Shadow Service #1 jumped the gun a little bit on the supernatural thing, altogether, I adored this first issue. It built upon an interesting concept in a unique way and the issue immediately sucked me into this character and this world. It is also just a very well done first issue. From introducing us to a new character and world, from the writing to the art, everything is just top-notch work. Read Full Review

Shadow Service stands tall next to the likes of Criminal Macabre and Hellblazer in the world of supernatural detectives while still putting its own spin on it to stand apart. We're just scratching the surface of this world, full of potential and I cannot wait to see more. Read Full Review

Shadow Service is a witch's brew that blends a little Jessica Jones, a dash of Charmed, a pinch of Ratatouille, and leaves us with a cauldron full of a dark, weird, and wild story that is sure to have readers awaiting to see what the creative team conjures up for the next issue. Read Full Review

Shadow Service #1 is where a Noir setting gives way to a spy story. But it's unknown who to root for at this time as nothing seems to be in control. Read Full Review

Overall, this was a brilliant start to a brand new property. Scott seems to be having so much fun by delving deep into the caverns of this story line. As a paranormal investigation series, with dark, and ominous art, this ticks a lot of brilliant boxes. You won't want to miss this disturbing first issue, so make sure to add issue #1 to your pull list! Read Full Review

Shadow Service #1 is another excellent entry into the market from Vault. Every element of the construction of this opening issue is rock solid from writing to art, lettering, and cover with a whole bunch of great hooks to make you want to know more! Read Full Review

While I don't feel like I get the basics of this world just yet, there's plenty revealed here and lots of room to grow. And it's easy to stick with it as the creative team is a very solid one and the more they put out the more I'm sure it's going to hit its stride. Gina's a standard character at the moment but the potential is there as is the exploration of this world and how magic fits into things. It's appropriately creepy and disturbing at all the right times and I want to know more about Gina based on the glimpses of her past that we get as well. Definitely a title to follow. Read Full Review

Shadow Service #1 is an interesting debut. I thought I knew what the comic was going to be like going in to it but by the end, it's not what I expected at all. What starts as a simple detective story winds up as something totally different by the end and leaves me intrigued to see what's next. Read Full Review

If you enjoy some of the darker books from the Big Two that dive into the world of magic, demons and witches (bring on the Hellblazer comparisons!) this is definitely worth a read. Read Full Review

Shadow Service #1 from Cavan Scott & Corin Howell, another win from Vault Comics, is a witchy take on the private investigator genre. Read Full Review

Fans of spy fiction and urban fantasy owe it to themselves to give 'Shadow Service' a look. Read Full Review

While the artwork and colors are well put together, "Shadow Service" seems to be going a bit too slowly in getting to the premise it relies upon. Read Full Review

Gina Myers battles her own inner demons while dealing with the monstrous in London. Read Full Review

A solid first issue that has me intrigued enough to come back next month for the next installment. Read Full Review

I like Vault Comics. Over the lat 18 months or so, they have produced a high number of fantastic books, making ground on companies such as AfterShock, Valiant and maybe even Dark Horse. This then, is probably the first book that I am disappointed in. Hopefully Scott has more in the tank than a pastiche of an already very familiar and popular character. I look forward to being proven wrong. Read Full Review