LIBRARY JOURNAL (STARRED) -- This first volume in a new series by
the acclaimed team of Brubaker and Phillips (The Fade Out), with
colorist Breitweiser (Velvet), combines elements of crime fiction
and horror both psychological and supernatural to present a look at
vigilantism unlike anything else. Depressed college student Dylan
attempts suicide only to be spared by a demon with the offer of a
bargain-kill someone once a month or face death yourself. Dylan
soon decides to start targeting criminals overlooked by the system
and becomes strangely successful in his violent endeavors. His
personal affairs improve, and it seems for the first time he's
living the life he's always wanted-which is exactly when the
repercussions of his actions start catching up to him. Brubaker's
talent for plotting, dialog, and exploring the darkest corners of
the human heart is wonderfully complemented by Phillips's skill at
depicting both drama and larger-than-life violence. VERDICT
Brubaker and Phillips are among the most dependable names in
comics, and this new title will only further their reputation.
Decidedly not for kids, but for everyone else, it's not to be
missed.-TB
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