Blue Hand Mojo #1

A breath of fresh air in this genre!

This is a pretty good start to a story that I would most definitely be willing to continue. The art is tight, consistent and really drives the story forward. The composition and formatting of the panels could use some work though. Having some kind of border around the panels instead of just the white gutter of the page would be a welcome addition. In terms of the writing, the dialog was much stronger than the narration. When characters are speaking I can really feel their voices and their personalities, but whenever Frank is narrating instead of speaking it feels like something is lost.

Overall, this was a very promising start to a comic series that I would be interesting in continuing.

3.5 out of 5 Stars

Just looking at the cover, you know you'll like the art. It would have been cool if the whole thing had been in color - but then the black and white lends it that air of noir.

Everything about this comic comes together to make it a complete package. The story, the art, the dialogue. It has such a great horror noir feel to it. And then there's the magic. The way Frank wields his magic has such a perfect fit to the book.

And before you know it, you see To Be Continued... and you're left hanging wondering when the next issue is coming out...

A clever gorgeous book that captures the spirit of a place Chicago in the 30's and delivers a gripping story too

Absolutely stunning - a beautifully illustrated read, with a strong start to the storyline. Frank is an interesting lead and it'll be good to find out more about him as the books go on. Loved it and can't wait to read more!

Original and fresh, Blue Hand Mojo brings the dark magic of the Bayou into the inner city. A real good read.

It's hard to really judge a first issue of a comic, but I'll do my best. I love the setting, and the characters introduced already have my interest. It sets up the premise of what could become a very interesting series, but that's where the problem with this issue lies. It's an extended introduction (which is obviously fine for a first issue), so it doesn't work all that well as a standalone. I'd like to see where it goes from here, as I love noir-inspired stories like this.

On a final note, the art is very nice, with a sketchy black-and-white look that lends the story a lot of atmosphere.

A John Constantine type gets transposed to Jazz Age Chicago. Our hero has some kind of connection with the afterlife, after entering a pact with the Devil, and his shapeshifting or glamour-using girl is along the same lines too. Trouble starts when one of Capone's old runners comes crying for help, which turns out to be vengeance personified… This is an interesting series opener – it won't show you much that's new, and it's hard to judge yet whether the splashy, vigorous black and white painted artwork is a help or hindrance in understanding and absorbing everything, but it's not a bad debut issue.

The artwork is fantastic but the story is just mediocre. Even for just 30 some pages it didn't really grab my attention.

Great story, great artwork. I really dig this title.

A voodoo practitioner works as a PI in 1930's Chicago. It's a good mix of Noir and southern gothic horror. It's a first issue most of what happens is brick laying but it's a foundation I'd like to see finish.

Verdict: Get it. For an interesting genre-mash on Noir detective tropes.

The art is unique and dynamic. Definitely has fantasy and mystery crossover appeal.