A review by francoisvigneault
First Knife by Simon Roy, Daniel M. Benson

4.0

This post-post-apocalyptic sci-fi graphic novel is full to bursting with deep world-building and a million fantastic ideas. In some ways the whole doesn't surpass the sum of its many parts, but the narrative is always propulsive and energetic. The artwork by [a:Artyom Trakhanov|7411619|Artyom Trakhanov|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] is remarkably gorgeous and sits in a perfect sweet spot between art comix expression and genre action. Occasionally the narrative and pacing becomes very hard to follow, but the pleasures of the work transcend any failings. Looking forward to giving this a second (and third) readings down the road.