The Shaolin Cowboy: Who'll Stop the Reign? #1 Review Roundup

04/19/2017 2:22pm
“As surprising as it is impeccably crafted…. a nonstop action extravaganza [and]  an exhilarating read…. The artistry in these pages is incredible, from the majesty of Darrow’s compositions to the detail of his linework to the atmosphere and texture of Stewart’s coloring.”--AV CLUB
“Any new comic day that blesses with an issue of The Shaolin Cowboy is a good day indeed. Geof Darrow returns with another tale of violence, death, and bizarre humor and the world is better for it. This new series picks up exactly where the last one left off–but don’t worry, you can jump in right here and enjoy yourself. The Shaolin Cowboy: Who’ll Stop the Reign #1 is utter insanity, featuring everything from spirit battles to truck testicles to talking vultures to buckets of blood.”--THE NERDIST
“Very funny, topical.”--ROCK SHOCK POP
“Living legend Geof Darrow could publish Shaolin Cowboy without a single line of dialogue and it would still be required reading. The master artist’s hyper-detailed style and obsessive imagination is unmatched among modern comic artists, channeling his mentor, Moebius, and a scatological humor all his own to pack every panel full of visual gags and triumphs of linework. It’s rare to be able to say this without hyperbole, but no one—no one—does what Darrow does, and every new release from him is an event unto itself.”--PASTE MAGAZINE 
“Is the road to hell paved with good intentions? Heck no. If you’re Geof Darrow’s Shaolin Cowboy, it’s likely paved with busted knuckles and one more nemesis bent on bloody revenge. (You didn’t really think Darrow was going to send him to renew his library card, did you?).”--BROKEN FRONTIER
“It’s hard not to fall in love with Darrow’s unique and instantly recognisable drawings. Highly detailed and filled with a cornucopia of insane creatures and wild concepts, the pages are buzzing with energy as chaotic scenes fill every nook and cranny….  Intense, wild and absurd, this issue is the beginning of something I’m excited to see unfold. Do yourself a favour and grab a copy ASAP, even if it’s just to see Darrow’s epic and amazing art. It really is something special.”-- IMPULSE GAMER  
“Sensationally violent and exceptionally drawn.”--SY FY WIRE
“Comic creator and entertainment artist Geof Darrow has built quite the career in the past four decades. Having worked on everything from the Superfriends animated series to Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot to The Matrix trilogy, he’s garnered well-earned respect from everyone from Joss Whedon to Chuck Palahniuk to Brian Michael Bendis.”-- FREAK SUGAR
“Like Zatoichi, Wong Fei-Hung, and Ogami Itto, all characters walking never-ending paths of redemption, justice, or vengeance, Cowboy’s quest is just getting started.”--ALL COMIC (5 out of 5 stars)
“Contemporary and relevant… Darrow plunges his fingers deep into the stinking garbage of America’s post millennial psychosis“--MASS MOVEMENT
“From the very first page it had me laughing out loud… a scathing commentary on modern America and technology, but with more chi paths, talking crabs, and house pets with a cigarette problem.”--COMIC BASTARDS
“Geof Darrow delivers comic booking in its purest form: an unfiltered, unrefined dose of creative id delivered straight from the artist’s brain to the reader’s eyeballs.”--DOOM ROCKET
“Incredible.”--ADVENTURES IN POOR TASTE 

Three-time Eisner Award winner Geof Darrow returns to the series Paste called “mind blowing” and io9 called “100% amazing.”

“As surprising as it is impeccably crafted…. a nonstop action extravaganza [and]  an exhilarating read…. The artistry in these pages is incredible, from the majesty of Darrow’s compositions to the detail of his linework to the atmosphere and texture of Stewart’s coloring.” -AV CLUB

“Any new comic day that blesses with an issue of The Shaolin Cowboy is a good day indeed. Geof Darrow returns with another tale of violence, death, and bizarre humor and the world is better for it. This new series picks up exactly where the last one left off–but don’t worry, you can jump in right here and enjoy yourself. The Shaolin Cowboy: Who’ll Stop the Reign #1 is utter insanity, featuring everything from spirit battles to truck testicles to talking vultures to buckets of blood.” -NERDIST

“Very funny, topical.” -ROCK SHOCK POP

“Living legend Geof Darrow could publish Shaolin Cowboy without a single line of dialogue and it would still be required reading. The master artist’s hyper-detailed style and obsessive imagination is unmatched among modern comic artists, channeling his mentor, Moebius, and a scatological humor all his own to pack every panel full of visual gags and triumphs of linework. It’s rare to be able to say this without hyperbole, but no one—no one—does what Darrow does, and every new release from him is an event unto itself.” -PASTE MAGAZINE 

“Is the road to hell paved with good intentions? Heck no. If you’re Geof Darrow’s Shaolin Cowboy, it’s likely paved with busted knuckles and one more nemesis bent on bloody revenge. (You didn’t really think Darrow was going to send him to renew his library card, did you?).”--BROKEN FRONTIER

“It’s hard not to fall in love with Darrow’s unique and instantly recognisable drawings. Highly detailed and filled with a cornucopia of insane creatures and wild concepts, the pages are buzzing with energy as chaotic scenes fill every nook and cranny….  Intense, wild and absurd, this issue is the beginning of something I’m excited to see unfold. Do yourself a favour and grab a copy ASAP, even if it’s just to see Darrow’s epic and amazing art. It really is something special.”-- IMPULSE GAMER  

“Sensationally violent and exceptionally drawn.” -SY FY WIRE

“Comic creator and entertainment artist Geof Darrow has built quite the career in the past four decades. Having worked on everything from the Superfriends animated series to Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot to The Matrix trilogy, he’s garnered well-earned respect from everyone from Joss Whedon to Chuck Palahniuk to Brian Michael Bendis.” - FREAK SUGAR

“Like Zatoichi, Wong Fei-Hung, and Ogami Itto, all characters walking never-ending paths of redemption, justice, or vengeance, Cowboy’s quest is just getting started.” -ALL COMIC (5 out of 5 stars)

“Contemporary and relevant… Darrow plunges his fingers deep into the stinking garbage of America’s post millennial psychosis“ -MASS MOVEMENT

“From the very first page it had me laughing out loud… a scathing commentary on modern America and technology, but with more chi paths, talking crabs, and house pets with a cigarette problem.” -COMIC BASTARDS

“Geof Darrow delivers comic booking in its purest form: an unfiltered, unrefined dose of creative id delivered straight from the artist’s brain to the reader’s eyeballs.” -DOOM ROCKET

“Incredible.” -ADVENTURES IN POOR TASTE
 

Tags

geof darrow darkhorseblog darkhorsecomics ShaolinCowboy Shaolin Cowboy review roundup
blog comments powered by Disqus

Subscribe

Follow our news feed!

Recent Posts

A SUMMER ROMANCE IN GREECE TURNS DEADLY IN “SUMMER SHADOWS”
Summer loving sucksSink your teeth into an all-new horror mystery series,...
05-07-2024
DARK HORSE CONVENTION AND EVENT SCHEDULE 2024
Greetings, fans! Below, find the Dark Horse convention and event appearance...
05-03-2024
UNCOVER WHAT MYSTERIES LURK IN THE HALLS OF GUNNERKRIGG IN “GUNNERKRIGG COURT” VOLUME 1
Dark Horse Books presents Gunnerkrigg Court Volume 1. The NCS/Reuben...
05-01-2024
DARK HORSE PRESENTS “FALLOUT” FIGURES FEATURING CHARACTERS FROM THE HIT SERIES
In collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios, three new PVC figures emerge from...
05-01-2024
ESCAPE FROM ATROPOS IN THE GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION OF “RETURNAL: FALLEN ASTERIA”
Plus, complete your "Returnal" collection with "The Art of Returnal"...
04-30-2024

Archive