Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

It’s the summer of 1984 and the body of a dead PI has turned up on Pelican Road.
The story is told in the form of interviews with the local residents who all have their own ideas on the murder and all seem to be hiding secrets of their own…

What could be better than a juicy soap opera with both naked and DEAD bodies?

Set in the mid-eighties, we see all the goings-on with the folks of Pelican Road through the eyes and reminiscences of the characters themselves. I had a fun time with this, and the ending made me chuckle.

I love cozy type mysteries and thrillers! This one was awesome! It kept me up most of the night because I had to know what happened next. Great storyline and characters to go with it!

I was excited when I found out Net Galley would provide me with a copy of this comic. Author Ed Brubaker writes awesome stories and this one is no different. The story takes place in Summer 1984 in an abandoned boarding house on Pelican Road that junkies have taken over.

The story opens with an introduction to the boarding house. We meet the couple who were the original owners as well as their neighbors. After they pass on the boarding house falls into disrepair and junkies and other criminals move in. A girl who thinks she is a superhero, wearing a mask and a cape, has a crush on Palmer who is doing drugs with a woman he is sleeping with, Toni. In order to get cash for their fix, the couple burglarize homes. She threatens him with going to the cops if he doesn’t stop. Palmer tells everyone that he is a cop and flashes a badge at anyone whose behavior he does not like. Despite this, I found him to be a sympathetic character. Another character that I liked was Ranko. He is a homeless man who sees everything happens on the street even though no one sees him.

There were alot of characters introduced in the beginning and I didn't even try to remember who was who. I knew I would get them straight during my read which I did. Each of these characters get to narrate their own chapters and the reader begins to see the well crafted plot through their eyes. The body was not introduced in the book until the halfway point. Normally I would complain about this but the story was so absorbing that I didn't even notice its absence.

Where the Body Was is an entertaining mystery that satisfies. Comic fans will want to read this one.

I liked the cast of characters and all of the drama that played out, but the story itself wasn't incredibly compelling or strong. There were some raw moments that felt very plausible and the characters were realistically flawed, but overall I felt the motive was on the weak side and some characters' storylines were more prominent then they probably needed to be. But I enjoyed the noir-type of animation and the side stories helped keep my attention.

**Thank you, Netgalley and publisher, for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.**

Where the Body Was is a graphic novel of sort of vignettes (apparently all semi-based on true stories) about not just the (dead) body, but the (live) bodies moving around the neighborhood, all touching each other (metaphorically, though sometimes quite explicitly not metaphorically) as they go about their lives before and many years after an event-- that is, the finding of the body.

I liked the classic sort of art/character designs and the sort of differences in perspectives about what was going on but man there were a LOT of explicit panels so there should definitely be a plastic wrap or front cover content warning.

Rounding up to 4 stars but probably more 3.5 - 3.75.

Thanks to Image Comics and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for review!

It was alright. I enjoyed the story and the murder mystery, I hated some of the pictures. There was so much unnecessary nasty nudity (and don’t get me wrong, I’m no prude by any means, but these drawings were just gross to look at). It could’ve been perfectly fine without all that. It was a fun little story, just don’t understand why we needed to see such graphic sex scenes. “Graphic” novel, indeed.

Interesting comic. Vivid illustrations. Recommend it be read by those over 18 due to explicit sexual images. A lot of twists and turns in the story. Different than I expected. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy. I think this can appeal to some people but it wasn’t for me due to the many story lines and unexpected explicitness of the images.

WOW! Ed Brubaker’s WHERE THE BODY WAS just blew me away! This is my first graphic novel and I now have the highest expectations for any others! How do you fit so much story into so few pages?

If you can’t tell by now, I found this one a great addition to my library. The artwork was so clear, I felt like I was right there on the page. I will certainly look into this pair’s other works. Great job!

Thank you to NetGalley and Image Comics for this advanced copy. All opinions are my own and given voluntarily.

Thank you Image Comics for providing me an ARC.

I've been a fan of the works of Ed Brubacker and Sean Phillips for a long time now.
I've read most of their books, and this one is probably in my top 3.

It's a standalone, a slice of life of a few suburbs residents in the summer of 1984. The cast is fairly diverse and the story is told their POV, present and looking back.
We fallow them during the few weeks preceding the discovery of a body in the neighboorhood.

It's a "who done it" on paper, but with a twist and I found it mostly character driven.

Like always with Brubacker, the characters are complex and compelling.
Like always with Phillips, the art is beautiful and immerses you in the perfect ambiance and nostaligia for the time period.

Again, one of my favorite books of the duo. I highly recommend it.

This duo never fails to deliver something that leaves you sitting, thinking for hours afterward.

Where the body was is a great round-robin sort of storytelling discussing a summer in 1984 on one street. Each of the residents tell the story from their own perspectives, sharing another facet of the world as they saw it as we try to understand the pivot of the story and understand whose murder we are trying to understand. The characters discussed the Twilight Zone, and I think it fits the tone of those episodes so very well. Each of the characters have compelling stories and drives and even in the snippets you see if them in the years later, it's so compelling to see how the world continued to move, but never quite left that summer.

Thank you Netgalley and Image for the advance copy, I always love the chance to enjoy and share!

The illustrations are spectacular and the story is interesting and well-done. I would recommend this! Special Thank You to Ed Brubaker, Image Comics and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

I am going to have to pass on this one. Not my kind of book. Too dark and out there. The comics are very distracting.

Where the Body Was is a quick read (obviously since it’s a graphics novel). It’s gritty and interesting with multiple characters with deep back stories. These stories come together as we discover and solve the mystery of the body. The art was lovely.

**Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the electronic ARC and the opportunity to review this book.

WHERE THE BODY WAS is a tale of murder and love in the suburbs, told from different points of views. We have multiple opinions about the murder from a neglected housewife, a young girl who thinks she’s a superhero, a boarding house full of drug addicts, a private detective looking for a runaway girl and a cop who just wants to be left alone. All the neighbors on the block have an opinion, but which of them is telling the truth? I was provided an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Where the Body Was is like a true crime doc style murder mystery romance. This is a wild ride told through multiple points of view- the neighborhood addicts, the lonely housewife, the recluse cop, the strange homeless man, and the weird comic book kid. All the juicy suburban secrets unravel as we learn about the murder plot. Where the Body Was is really well written with a little pulpy feel, I devoured it in one sitting. Brubaker & Phillips have a new fan!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review!

The title is intriguing and the description really drew me in. But once I started reading, it was difficult for me to get into the story. It felt like there was a distance between me as the reader and the characters in this book. No character was particularly likable and even when the body appeared, I was only mildly curious.

I'll likely try more from Ed Brubaker in the future, but this book wasn't for me. I could see this working for people who are into film noir-style crime movies. They had a similar vibe.

Where the Body Lies takes place in the summer of 1984. It's a series of interconnected stories from various points of view revolving around the lead up to the discovery of a dead private eye in their neighborhood and what really happened to him.

I'm a big fan of Brubaker and Phillips and will read anything the pair publish. This has the typical pulpy feel to it that made me fall in love with pulp/noir to begin with. The art is great as usual, and I like the color palette that was used.

I highly recommend for fans of crime thrillers.

My thanks to Image Comics, Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, and NetGalley for gifting me a digital copy of this graphic novel. My opinions are my own.

An unusual mystery story. The thorough approach to all of the different perspectives felt a little like a podcast. I liked the twist ending.

"Where the Body Was" unfolds as a captivating murder mystery presented in graphic form, skillfully crafted by the dynamic duo of writer Ed Brubaker and artist Sean Phillips. Brubaker's narrative prowess is evident in the intricate plot, rich characterizations, and seamless integration of mystery and suspense.

Set in the eighties on Pelican Road, in a house with a compelling history, the story introduces a fascinating cast of characters, each grappling with their own setbacks and struggles. The collaboration between Brubaker and Phillips is nothing short of extraordinary. Phillips' exceptional artistic talent brings the world of Pelican Road to life with a distinct visual style, capturing the essence of each character and the atmospheric intricacies of the setting. Their synergy elevates the graphic novel to storytelling mastery, solidifying their status as one of the preeminent writer-artist duos in contemporary comics.

As the narrative unfolds, the authenticity of the storytelling, including some wild twists, adds an element of unpredictability. The intricate plot, rich character development, and attention to themes like nostalgia and love make "Where the Body Was" a joy to read. Brubaker's exploration of complex themes with depth and nuance complements Phillips' evocative illustrations, creating a narrative that transcends the boundaries of the graphic storytelling format. The duo's dedication to detail is evident, making the graphic novel not just a compelling murder mystery but also a testament to the magic that happens when a writer and artist are in perfect sync. "Where the Body Was" is not only a gripping crime caper but also a testament to Brubaker and Phillips' trailblazing impact on the contemporary landscape of comics.