Ether #1 Review Roundup

11/16/2016 10:14am

Can science solve murder by magic?

A science-minded adventurer gets mixed up in the mysteries of a fantasy world in this charming new adventure from the award-winning creative team of Matt Kindt and David Rubin! 

See all the great things critics are saying about Ether!

“Forget your cold and dreary world - and instead, step into the magical realm of the Ether, a beautifully-rendered story by Matt Kindt and David Rubin. Taking the adventurous spirit of an Indiana Jones movie, dropping it into a gorgeous fantasy world, and ending with a surprisingly poignant twist, Ether is ... a comic book that owe it to yourself not to pass up.” -NEWSARAMA
 
“In this new series from Matt Kindt and David Rubin — and if that’s not a dream team for smart, weird, adventurous comics then I don’t know what is — a science-based hero visits a magical realm where his own skills are put to the test as he attempts to reconcile empirical knowledge with superstition and fantasy.”--COMICS ALLIANCE
“When you inadvertently become an inter-dimensional adventurer, you have to hope that the science behind your loopy situation is on your side. But what happens when you land in a reality where magic trumps science? Well, in Matt Kindt and David Rubín’s Ether, the answer is simple: you solve some goddamn magic crimes.”--io9
"The Ether is a magical world you want to believe in and visit. Following scientist/adventurer Boone Dias as he tries to uncover a murder mystery, we’re presented with so many colourful fantastical characters, and different places, and the best part is that the characters and places in the “real world” are just as fascinating as everything in the Ether. Matt Kindt and David Rubín are the perfect pair for this story."--Fábio Moon, TWO BROTHERS
“Forget your cold and dreary world - and instead, step into the magical realm of the Ether, a beautifully-rendered story by Matt Kindt and David Rubin. Taking the adventurous spirit of an Indiana Jones movie, dropping it into a gorgeous fantasy world, and ending with a surprisingly poignant twist, Ether is ... a comic book that owe it to yourself not to pass up.”--NEWSARAMA
“A fully-realized magical world, shaped by the over-active imaginations of both Kindt and Rubin.”--ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY 
“Incredibly imaginative.”--COMICS BEAT
"Seriously, seriously, let Matt Kindt & David Rubín drive you in a giant snail taxi across the gateways of their magical realm of mystery, imaginative characters designs and awesome storytelling. You have to pick up ETHER. Seriously."--David Aja, HAWKEYE
“Kindt has long proven himself to be one of the most inventive and cerebral comic makers alive today.”--IGN
“David Rubín’s singular style is unlike anything else in this earthly realm. Rubín, whose two-volume anachronistic (and incredibly graphic) Hercules adaptation The Hero is also published by Dark Horse, merges aspects of Paul Pope and Jack Kirby into a madcap cosmic mind-trip all his own. With such promising creators at the helm, Ether seems destined to join Black Hammer and Kindt’s own Dept. H among the ranks of new Dark Horse classics in the making.”--PASTE MAGAZINE
“An absolute powerhouse…. Dark Horse has been cranking out the kinds of stories I love. Strong characterization, intriguing and well-executed sci-fi/fantasy plots dominate their line-up, especially where stories like Dept. H, Black Hammer, and now, Ether are concerned. This book is promising through and through. I’m not going to tell you how to live your life, but it would be a damn shame to let this series slip through the cracks. Verdict: 10/10”--COMICOSITY
“Deftly written alt-SF/Fantasy, fun, freaky and fantastic-looking. Ether is a knock-out.”--Evan Dorkin, BEASTS OF BURDEN
“Exciting…. Need a change from overdramatic or mainstream comics? Then look here. Need an entertaining mystery that’ll keep you engaged while putting a smile on your face? Then check this one out…Ether is likely the next big, standout book and is sure to gain appreciation and recognition alike as the series progresses. There’s nothing wrong with yet another new series, especially when it’s of this caliber.”--ALL COMIC
“Intriguing. [Rubin’s] … wildly imaginative and colorful designs make the world of the Ether spring to life like nothing else you’ll see on this year.”--BLASTR
“Raymond Chandler in Slumberland.”--OUTRIGHT GEEKERY
"Kindt and Rubin are blowing me away with their smash & grind combination of encyclopedic categorization of wonderful magical beasts with a gritty, and very cool, tale of the lone detective solving a somber mystery. Add to the mix a very pleasing sense of humor, fantastic artwork and colors, and ETHER is something truly special." -- Ian McGinty, ADVENTURE TIME, WELCOME TO SHOWSIDE
“You will not be disappointed.”--BRUTAL GAMER
“Filled with mystery, science and magic. In other words, much of what makes fiction — and comics specifically — so great.”-- 13TH DIMENSION
"Few comics can boast a more synchronized creative team than ETHER. Rubin and Kindt are both such potent, visionary storytellers, I can't tell where the art ends and the writing begins - like all great comics. Read twice. Never blink. There's too much to miss." --Andrew MacLean, HEAD LOPPER
“Matt Kindt is a comic book genius…. The writing is sharp and the art blew me away. David Rubin is killer, I love his artwork. It’s beautiful and these two work wonderfully in tandem…. Awesome.”--FORCES OF GEEK
"ETHER is a book I wish I had written and not just because of Matt Kindt’s bizarre and involving story, but because the amazing David Rubin’s art on this is nothing less than perfect!  A more harmonious marriage of story and art would be difficult to imagine."--John ARCUDI, DEAD INSIDE
“In an industry packed with franchise superheroics and licensed properties, Kindt is one of the creators leading the charge with unique concepts and innovative storytelling.”--COMICS ALLIANCE
"David Rubin creates worlds by snapping his fingers; worlds you should be eager to discover."--Emma Ríos, PRETTY DEADLY
“Rubin’s art falls somewhere between a mixture of Adventure Time and a fever dream. His style is deceptively simple and yet utterly charming.”--COMIC CRUSADERS 
"Magic can be explained, and it's all in the joyful pages of ETHER. A thing of beauty with a smile in its heart."--Rob Williams, SUICIDE SQUAD 
“Full of charm.”--DOWN AND NERDY
“Kindt and Rubin’s tale dazzles with fun adventure.”--FREAK SUGAR
“What is magic? Grab your copy of Ether and find out as you get your ass kicked (literally!) into dimensions of explosive beauty and wild imagery from the crazy minds of David Rubín and Matt Kindt!”-- Marcos Martín  (THE PRIVATE EYE)
“Outstanding… Filled with intrigue and mystery, I can’t recommend Ether #1 enough.”-PASTRAMI NATION
"Matt Kindt and David Rubin lure us into a magical world, full of strange creatures and mysteries, guided by Boone Dias, a scientist who doesn't believe in magic and who's trying to find a logical explanation for everything he encounters, including solving a murder. At the same time as the readers find themselves marvelled by all the magic and novelties, they feel compelled to follow Boone onto his quest for the truth, suspecting he's not been completely honest as well. There's something more to this story and I can't wait to find out what it is."--Gabriel Bá, DAYTRIPPER
“Think Sherlock meets Doctor Strange… ETHER has a little bit of something for everyone. It’s funny, it’s emotional, and – most important – it’s entertaining.”--MONKEYS FIGHT ROBOTS 
“Like magical beasts, science, and a careful balance of humor and gravity? Do not miss Ether.”--ROGUES PORTAL
“Brilliant.”--FANBOY FACTOR
“In this new series from Matt Kindt and David Rubin — and if that’s not a dream team for smart, weird, adventurous comics then I don’t know what is — a science-based hero visits a magical realm where his own skills are put to the test as he attempts to reconcile empirical knowledge with superstition and fantasy.” -COMICS ALLIANCE

“When you inadvertently become an inter-dimensional adventurer, you have to hope that the science behind your loopy situation is on your side. But what happens when you land in a reality where magic trumps science? Well, in Matt Kindt and David Rubín’s Ether, the answer is simple: you solve some goddamn magic crimes.” -io9

"The Ether is a magical world you want to believe in and visit. Following scientist/adventurer Boone Dias as he tries to uncover a murder mystery, we’re presented with so many colourful fantastical characters, and different places, and the best part is that the characters and places in the “real world” are just as fascinating as everything in the Ether. Matt Kindt and David Rubín are the perfect pair for this story." -Fábio Moon, (TWO BROTHERS)

“Forget your cold and dreary world - and instead, step into the magical realm of the Ether, a beautifully-rendered story by Matt Kindt and David Rubin. Taking the adventurous spirit of an Indiana Jones movie, dropping it into a gorgeous fantasy world, and ending with a surprisingly poignant twist, Ether is ... a comic book that owe it to yourself not to pass up.” -NEWSARAMA

“A fully-realized magical world, shaped by the over-active imaginations of both Kindt and Rubin.” -ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY 

“Incredibly imaginative.” -COMICS BEAT

"Seriously, seriously, let Matt Kindt & David Rubín drive you in a giant snail taxi across the gateways of their magical realm of mystery, imaginative characters designs and awesome storytelling. You have to pick up ETHER. Seriously." -David Aja, (HAWKEYE)

“Kindt has long proven himself to be one of the most inventive and cerebral comic makers alive today.” -IGN

“David Rubín’s singular style is unlike anything else in this earthly realm. Rubín, whose two-volume anachronistic (and incredibly graphic) Hercules adaptation The Hero is also published by Dark Horse, merges aspects of Paul Pope and Jack Kirby into a madcap cosmic mind-trip all his own. With such promising creators at the helm, Ether seems destined to join Black Hammer and Kindt’s own Dept. H among the ranks of new Dark Horse classics in the making.” -PASTE MAGAZINE

“An absolute powerhouse…. Dark Horse has been cranking out the kinds of stories I love. Strong characterization, intriguing and well-executed sci-fi/fantasy plots dominate their line-up, especially where stories like Dept. H, Black Hammer, and now, Ether are concerned. This book is promising through and through. I’m not going to tell you how to live your life, but it would be a damn shame to let this series slip through the cracks. Verdict: 10/10” -COMICOSITY

“Deftly written alt-SF/Fantasy, fun, freaky and fantastic-looking. Ether is a knock-out.” -Evan Dorkin, (BEASTS OF BURDEN)

“Exciting…. Need a change from overdramatic or mainstream comics? Then look here. Need an entertaining mystery that’ll keep you engaged while putting a smile on your face? Then check this one out…Ether is likely the next big, standout book and is sure to gain appreciation and recognition alike as the series progresses. There’s nothing wrong with yet another new series, especially when it’s of this caliber.” -ALL COMIC

“Intriguing. [Rubin’s] … wildly imaginative and colorful designs make the world of the Ether spring to life like nothing else you’ll see on this year.” -BLASTR

“Raymond Chandler in Slumberland.” -OUTRIGHT GEEKERY

"Kindt and Rubin are blowing me away with their smash & grind combination of encyclopedic categorization of wonderful magical beasts with a gritty, and very cool, tale of the lone detective solving a somber mystery. Add to the mix a very pleasing sense of humor, fantastic artwork and colors, and ETHER is something truly special."  - Ian McGinty, (ADVENTURE TIME, WELCOME TO SHOWSIDE)

“You will not be disappointed.” -BRUTAL GAMER

“Filled with mystery, science and magic. In other words, much of what makes fiction — and comics specifically — so great.” - 13TH DIMENSION

"Few comics can boast a more synchronized creative team than ETHER. Rubin and Kindt are both such potent, visionary storytellers, I can't tell where the art ends and the writing begins - like all great comics. Read twice. Never blink. There's too much to miss."  -Andrew MacLean, (HEAD LOPPER)

“Matt Kindt is a comic book genius…. The writing is sharp and the art blew me away. David Rubin is killer, I love his artwork. It’s beautiful and these two work wonderfully in tandem…. Awesome.” -FORCES OF GEEK

"ETHER is a book I wish I had written and not just because of Matt Kindt’s bizarre and involving story, but because the amazing David Rubin’s art on this is nothing less than perfect!  A more harmonious marriage of story and art would be difficult to imagine." -John ARCUDI, (DEAD INSIDE)

“In an industry packed with franchise superheroics and licensed properties, Kindt is one of the creators leading the charge with unique concepts and innovative storytelling.” -COMICS ALLIANCE

"David Rubin creates worlds by snapping his fingers; worlds you should be eager to discover." -Emma Ríos, (PRETTY DEADLY)

“Rubin’s art falls somewhere between a mixture of Adventure Time and a fever dream. His style is deceptively simple and yet utterly charming.” -COMIC CRUSADERS 

"Magic can be explained, and it's all in the joyful pages of ETHER. A thing of beauty with a smile in its heart." -Rob Williams, (SUICIDE SQUAD) 

“Full of charm.” -DOWN AND NERDY

“Kindt and Rubin’s tale dazzles with fun adventure.” -FREAK SUGAR

“What is magic? Grab your copy of Ether and find out as you get your ass kicked (literally!) into dimensions of explosive beauty and wild imagery from the crazy minds of David Rubín and Matt Kindt!” - Marcos Martín  (THE PRIVATE EYE)

“Outstanding… Filled with intrigue and mystery, I can’t recommend Ether #1 enough.” -PASTRAMI NATION

"Matt Kindt and David Rubin lure us into a magical world, full of strange creatures and mysteries, guided by Boone Dias, a scientist who doesn't believe in magic and who's trying to find a logical explanation for everything he encounters, including solving a murder. At the same time as the readers find themselves marvelled by all the magic and novelties, they feel compelled to follow Boone onto his quest for the truth, suspecting he's not been completely honest as well. There's something more to this story and I can't wait to find out what it is." -Gabriel Bá, (DAYTRIPPER)

“Think Sherlock meets Doctor Strange… ETHER has a little bit of something for everyone. It’s funny, it’s emotional, and – most important – it’s entertaining.” -MONKEYS FIGHT ROBOTS
 
“Like magical beasts, science, and a careful balance of humor and gravity? Do not miss Ether.” -ROGUES PORTAL

“Brilliant.” -FANBOY FACTOR

Ether #1 is available now at your local comic shop! 

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