LIBRARY JOURNAL (STARRED) -- This first volume in a
new series by the acclaimed team of Brubaker and Phillips (<i>The Fade Out</i>),
with colorist Breitweiser (<i>Velvet</i>), 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<br /><br /><br />