Rich Clements (he of Hi Ex, FutureQuake, and Turning Tiger fame) has reviewed The Dark for the Forces of Geek website.

Early on, just as I was settling into the groove, Lynch pulled the rug from under me in a glorious and unexpected way. Which is impressive enough to do once, but he manages to do it another two or three times throughout the book.

The plotting in dense and impressively done. The writing is multi-layered and clever and demands that the reader pays attention (this is a good thing, by the way).

As Rich himself would say … “Thank Grud it’s good”.

Read the complete review at Forces of Geek

Ed Kaye followed up his review of Issue #1 of The Dark by giving us his take on the whole story …

Not only has Chris Lynch created an incredibly interesting concept to use as the basis of this story, but he’s also created an incredibly unique plot … Rick Lundeen’s linework on this story has a very clean and smooth look to it, which is complimented by some really vibrant colouring …

The Dark is a highly original and inventive graphic novel, with an intriguing and involving plot that really keeps readers on their toes. It’s a book that you’re going to want to read at least twice, trust me! Forty-Five was my early pick for graphic novel of the year, but it looks like it’s already got some tough competition in the form of The Dark!

Read the complete review here

The Mighty Barry Nugent has given us his thoughts on “The Dark”

The Dark has echoes of the Matrix about it but rather than having to sit in a chair with a bloody great spike getting rammed into the back of your skull you just need a slick black ‘Darkman style’ overcoat and a smart ass AI construct called Howard Hughes.

Look past the technology on show in the comic and you get a classic origin story involving a guilt ridden scientist trying to right the wrongs of the world while trying to atone for his own personal sins.

The art was solid and combined with snappy dialogue made for some cool fight scenes. I specially liked the loading of different skills sets on the fly to deal with the appropriate situation and be able to fire ‘pure information’ darts at people.

The plot was solid and I loved the idea of ‘liquid information’ and as is the case with so many revolutionary ideas how easily  this technology  can be corrupted.

Overall I thought the Dark  was a great, fast read and I’m looking forward to seeing how the story develops.

Click here to read Barry’s review in full

Down the Tubes have put up their short review of issue 1 of The Dark.

Their opinion?

“we’re pleased to report it’s some of Chris Lynch’s best work to date, complemented by some suitably moody art from Lundeen. The story is complex but well realized, with plenty to get you thinking and wondering just what will happen next.”

Read for yourself here: downthetubes.net news blog: Markosia Dances out The Dark.

Had the pleasure of seeing THE BIBLE: THE COMPLETE WORD OF GOD (abridged) by the Reduced Shakespeare Company whilst on my jolly holidays.

An absolutely fantastic show; devious, clever, and laugh-out-loud funny. Plus, it let me use my “Passion of the Chris” pun on the blog almost seamlessly.

No prior knowledge of the Bible required, open mind optional