Read the first issue of this last night and enjoyed it. The story thus far is enough to keep me interested, and that’s necessary obviously, but the art is where the comic really shines. The water colors mixed with the detailed lighting effects give you something extremely nice to stare at.
Synopsis:
“Choker is a science fiction noir about a retired detective, in a world where biotech crime runs rampant, who is called back by the police to solve one more crime. Shades of Blade Runner? Sure, but that’s not a bad thing, not when its done this well.
Ben McCool makes the concept his own, elegantly introducing all the elements without boring exposition. Special attention should be given to McCool’s rich dialogue; not since cable TV’s Deadwood has such an enjoyable mix of vocabulary and cursing come together.
Templesmith once again knocks it out of the park in the art department. He has long mastered illustrating horrible people enjoying doing horrible things to each other. But he also delivers on the quieter moments that round out even the roughest characters with bittersweet cores. Rich coloring completes the package, adding an extra emotional charge to the scenes. ”
