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All Eight Eyes
In the forgotten corners of post-9/11 New York City, skittering shapes in the darkness prey on the people society leaves behind.
College dropout Vin Spencer floats through life in a drug-and-party-fueled haze, until one terrible night sweeps him into a drifter’s reckless war against the giant eight-legged horrors stalking the city.
Jaws meets Arachnophobia in a new vision of creature-feature terror from Eisner-nominated writer STEVE FOXE ( The Horror Magazine ) and dread-inspiring artist PIOTR KOWALSKI ( Bloodborne )!
Collects issues #1–#4 of All Eight Eyes and features pinups by James Stokoe, Martin Simmonds, David Romero, and Trevor Henderson, along with a bonus sketchbook section.
College dropout Vin Spencer floats through life in a drug-and-party-fueled haze, until one terrible night sweeps him into a drifter’s reckless war against the giant eight-legged horrors stalking the city.
Jaws meets Arachnophobia in a new vision of creature-feature terror from Eisner-nominated writer STEVE FOXE ( The Horror Magazine ) and dread-inspiring artist PIOTR KOWALSKI ( Bloodborne )!
Collects issues #1–#4 of All Eight Eyes and features pinups by James Stokoe, Martin Simmonds, David Romero, and Trevor Henderson, along with a bonus sketchbook section.
136 pages, Paperback
First published November 28, 2023
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February 14, 2024
There’s some real potential for this to work but I’m afraid with the first volume they haven’t really grasped that potential and it’s fallen flat for me.
Being a long time horror and sci-fi fan I completely understand we have to suspend disbelief but man was it hard here. No ‘normal’ day to day person has seen the spiders and they just feed on vagrants and homeless? Potential government cover ups. Spiders THE SIZE OF RV’s climbing under bridges and up buildings and nobody has seen them..?
Spiders brings me on to the next point, there is SO much missed potential here, you could do some real cool, icky stuff with spiders being our main antagonist but nope. No spider babies crawling from petrified corpses, no gooey remains of victims after a nice liquified meal, nothing interesting done with cocoons or webbing, even the few deaths are just okay.
The spiders physiology wasn’t overly shown here either, if you’ve seen the way a tarantula props itself up when it feeds you know that could be used as it’s quite weird.
Turns out to be a revenge story but I genuinely feel like you could insert any creature into this story to be the monster, was hoping for the spiders to be the focus but nope.
Props to the artist Kowalski though, I’m tempted to pick up the Bloodborne books he worked on after reading this, budges my review from two stars to three.
Being a long time horror and sci-fi fan I completely understand we have to suspend disbelief but man was it hard here. No ‘normal’ day to day person has seen the spiders and they just feed on vagrants and homeless? Potential government cover ups. Spiders THE SIZE OF RV’s climbing under bridges and up buildings and nobody has seen them..?
Spiders brings me on to the next point, there is SO much missed potential here, you could do some real cool, icky stuff with spiders being our main antagonist but nope. No spider babies crawling from petrified corpses, no gooey remains of victims after a nice liquified meal, nothing interesting done with cocoons or webbing, even the few deaths are just okay.
The spiders physiology wasn’t overly shown here either, if you’ve seen the way a tarantula props itself up when it feeds you know that could be used as it’s quite weird.
Turns out to be a revenge story but I genuinely feel like you could insert any creature into this story to be the monster, was hoping for the spiders to be the focus but nope.
Props to the artist Kowalski though, I’m tempted to pick up the Bloodborne books he worked on after reading this, budges my review from two stars to three.
January 11, 2024
I unironically really, really liked this. So fun, and gross, and scary. Equal parts campy and creepy.
This graphic novel/comic issue collection has a classic storyline (e.g., hero avenging his family, misunderstood sidekick who could use a father figure, cute animal friend, monsters, government/police cover-up, person on the inside who wants to help, big finale with a classic ending for the main hero), but still felt new with the big spider monsters. All together, this felt like a full story in a satisfying way.
Amazing art!!! I kept taking pics and sending them, like "You won't believe what I'm reading." Again, both hilarious/bizarre and scary/gross.
I also enjoyed this edition's bonuses at the end (entertaining/creepy-fun journal entries from the main monster hunter and a short story in the same universe).
4 stars rather than 5 because this is another example of this tricky set-up where there's rich social commentary (e.g., politicians don't care/might even benefit from huge spiders eating poor, unhoused people; the main bad guy is blatantly racist), but/and despite having side characters of color, the story really centers two white men (one of whom is queer, which I thought fit nicely into the story/commentary overall).
This graphic novel/comic issue collection has a classic storyline (e.g., hero avenging his family, misunderstood sidekick who could use a father figure, cute animal friend, monsters, government/police cover-up, person on the inside who wants to help, big finale with a classic ending for the main hero), but still felt new with the big spider monsters. All together, this felt like a full story in a satisfying way.
Amazing art!!! I kept taking pics and sending them, like "You won't believe what I'm reading." Again, both hilarious/bizarre and scary/gross.
I also enjoyed this edition's bonuses at the end (entertaining/creepy-fun journal entries from the main monster hunter and a short story in the same universe).
4 stars rather than 5 because this is another example of this tricky set-up where there's rich social commentary (e.g., politicians don't care/might even benefit from huge spiders eating poor, unhoused people; the main bad guy is blatantly racist), but/and despite having side characters of color, the story really centers two white men (one of whom is queer, which I thought fit nicely into the story/commentary overall).
January 8, 2024
Hard to rank as I really do love the ideas and the characters, but it was really weird at the end of the volume when the journals dates directly conflicted with the dates of the bonus story.
Fun giant spideys regardless.
Fun giant spideys regardless.
January 6, 2024
"All Eight Eyes vol. 1" to komiks, który zdecydowanie nie jest przeznaczony dla osób z arachnofobią. Mamy tu do czynienia z mrocznym, pełnym napięcia horrorem w najlepszym wydaniu, gdzie gigantyczne pająki stają się centralnym punktem opowieści.
Autorstwo Steve'a Foxe'a, rysunki Piotra Kowalskiego i kolory Brada Simpsona tworzą dzieło o wyjątkowym klimacie. Fabuła skupia się na postaciach Vin'a i Reynoldsa, którzy wraz ze swoim psem, Possum, próbują stawić czoła nadprzyrodzonym zagrożeniom w postaci olbrzymich pająków, które zagrażają mieszkańcom miasta. Ich walka z tymi stworzeniami to nie tylko fizyczne starcie, ale również próba zmierzenia się z własnymi demonami.
Sposób, w jaki Kowalski przedstawia pająki, jest naprawdę przerażający. Jego rysunki są pełne szczegółów, a ostre kolce i kudłate odnóża pająków potęgują uczucie strachu. Kolorystyka Simpsona dodaje atmosfery i podkreśla mroczny klimat komiksu. Z kolei nierówna czcionka użyta przez Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou świetnie oddaje przerażające dźwięki, jakie wydają te stworzenia, dodając kolejny wymiar do tej opowieści.
Fabuła komiksu ma też głębszy wymiar – nie ogranicza się tylko do walki z potworami, ale również do odkrywania spisku, który ukrywa istnienie tych gigantycznych stworzeń.
Jednakże komiks ten może nieco cierpieć na nadmiar ekspozycji, szczególnie w scenach, gdzie Reynolds wyjaśnia Vinowi naturę zagrożenia. Mimo że te wyjaśnienia są istotne dla zrozumienia fabuły, mogą momentami spowalniać akcję.
Na koniec warto wspomnieć, że "All Eight Eyes vol. 1" ma w sobie elementy klasycznego kina B, co dodaje mu uroku i sprawia, że jest to pozycja obowiązkowa dla fanów monster movies/kaiju. Ostatecznie, komiks ten jest obiecującym początkiem serii, który zarówno przeraża, jak i fascynuje, zostawiając czytelnika z delikatnym cliffhangerem.
Przyjemność 4,2/5
Styl: 3,6/5
Historia: 3,4/5
Ocena 3,75/5
Autorstwo Steve'a Foxe'a, rysunki Piotra Kowalskiego i kolory Brada Simpsona tworzą dzieło o wyjątkowym klimacie. Fabuła skupia się na postaciach Vin'a i Reynoldsa, którzy wraz ze swoim psem, Possum, próbują stawić czoła nadprzyrodzonym zagrożeniom w postaci olbrzymich pająków, które zagrażają mieszkańcom miasta. Ich walka z tymi stworzeniami to nie tylko fizyczne starcie, ale również próba zmierzenia się z własnymi demonami.
Sposób, w jaki Kowalski przedstawia pająki, jest naprawdę przerażający. Jego rysunki są pełne szczegółów, a ostre kolce i kudłate odnóża pająków potęgują uczucie strachu. Kolorystyka Simpsona dodaje atmosfery i podkreśla mroczny klimat komiksu. Z kolei nierówna czcionka użyta przez Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou świetnie oddaje przerażające dźwięki, jakie wydają te stworzenia, dodając kolejny wymiar do tej opowieści.
Fabuła komiksu ma też głębszy wymiar – nie ogranicza się tylko do walki z potworami, ale również do odkrywania spisku, który ukrywa istnienie tych gigantycznych stworzeń.
Jednakże komiks ten może nieco cierpieć na nadmiar ekspozycji, szczególnie w scenach, gdzie Reynolds wyjaśnia Vinowi naturę zagrożenia. Mimo że te wyjaśnienia są istotne dla zrozumienia fabuły, mogą momentami spowalniać akcję.
Na koniec warto wspomnieć, że "All Eight Eyes vol. 1" ma w sobie elementy klasycznego kina B, co dodaje mu uroku i sprawia, że jest to pozycja obowiązkowa dla fanów monster movies/kaiju. Ostatecznie, komiks ten jest obiecującym początkiem serii, który zarówno przeraża, jak i fascynuje, zostawiając czytelnika z delikatnym cliffhangerem.
Przyjemność 4,2/5
Styl: 3,6/5
Historia: 3,4/5
Ocena 3,75/5
November 20, 2023
I don't mind spiders, as long as they're a reasonable size. Not bigger than a subway train, for example. And yet, here I am reading All Eight Eyes, because I am some kind of masochist, apparently.
All Eight Eyes posits that there are enormous spiders living (and feeding) around our cities, and only one homeless dude and a hopeless kid (and their dog) are trying to stop them. These four issues set up that premise, throw some giant spiders at our heroes in some horrible, horrible set pieces, and ends on an almost hopeful note despite the tragedies that occur.
My main draw for reading this, aside from wanting to give myself nightmares, was Piotr Kowalski's artwork, which I have sung the praises of many times so far, so I'm not going to repeat myself. But it's nice to see that 'giant spiders' is something else he can add to his repertoire of things he can draw that scare the shit out of me alongside serial killers and Bloodborne monsters.
All Eight Eyes is a giant spider story, yes. But it's more than just a giant spider story, thank god. But yes, there are giant spiders. Be warned.
All Eight Eyes posits that there are enormous spiders living (and feeding) around our cities, and only one homeless dude and a hopeless kid (and their dog) are trying to stop them. These four issues set up that premise, throw some giant spiders at our heroes in some horrible, horrible set pieces, and ends on an almost hopeful note despite the tragedies that occur.
My main draw for reading this, aside from wanting to give myself nightmares, was Piotr Kowalski's artwork, which I have sung the praises of many times so far, so I'm not going to repeat myself. But it's nice to see that 'giant spiders' is something else he can add to his repertoire of things he can draw that scare the shit out of me alongside serial killers and Bloodborne monsters.
All Eight Eyes is a giant spider story, yes. But it's more than just a giant spider story, thank god. But yes, there are giant spiders. Be warned.
May 31, 2025
This is a fun and quirky read. Things get going right from the first page. I like how the author doesn't give you a whole lot of background on the characters. You meet them as they are and then learn things about them along the way. Oh yeah, and it takes place back in the 90s and oh yeah, forgot to mention there are huge spiders living in abandoned buildings. Of course, it has to take place before smart phones so that it's plausible that not everyone has a broadcast quality camera in their back pocket.
Sure you have to set aside the fact that spiders that huge simply couldn't exist if one is to obey the laws of physics... and that's one set of laws we all have to abide. Spindly legs, even eight of them could not support such a huge body plus I think bug lungs are just too small or something. Oh well, it's still a fun read with some gory scenes and satisfaction killings. Ahh... satisfaction.
Sure you have to set aside the fact that spiders that huge simply couldn't exist if one is to obey the laws of physics... and that's one set of laws we all have to abide. Spindly legs, even eight of them could not support such a huge body plus I think bug lungs are just too small or something. Oh well, it's still a fun read with some gory scenes and satisfaction killings. Ahh... satisfaction.
December 28, 2025
I love a good monster story, and spiders are a thing that makes my skin crawl, even while academically appreciating their function. This story has the premise of assorted giant spiders living in the shadows and abandoned places of modern cities.
A young guy ends up homeless through failing to contribute to bills, and while out sees a homeless man kill a giant spider. He is drawn into his quest to battle these hidden monsters, and also try and get someone in a position of authority to listen to them.
The main targets are people sleeping rough, who venture into the dark places. Their losses are of no concern to the wealthy. Those who would raise the issue are called crazy and ignored.
The art is excellent. The premise isn’t explained, which is fine. Character development is a little light. The story is straightforward. Despite any flaws, I had a great time with this book.
A young guy ends up homeless through failing to contribute to bills, and while out sees a homeless man kill a giant spider. He is drawn into his quest to battle these hidden monsters, and also try and get someone in a position of authority to listen to them.
The main targets are people sleeping rough, who venture into the dark places. Their losses are of no concern to the wealthy. Those who would raise the issue are called crazy and ignored.
The art is excellent. The premise isn’t explained, which is fine. Character development is a little light. The story is straightforward. Despite any flaws, I had a great time with this book.
May 10, 2024
All Eight Eyes, volume 1, Steve Foxe
This was good, enjoyed it! Macro arachnoids on the go! ****
#1 – “I don’t care if these are H-Bomb monsters or soe government mad science project bred to control the population.”
#2 – “I’m not SHERLOCK HOLMES, kid. I don’t have ALL the answers.”
#3 – “Enough with the small fish .. LET’S GO FIND YOUR WHITE Whale.” [Chasing the ‘big’ mother monster spider, reference to Captain Ahab’s Moby Dick.]
#4 – “Te [subway] station has been closed .. Every few months, some dumbasss breaks a leg or gets himself killed trying to jump off a train car and so some ‘urban exploration’.”
Bonus Story – Diamond Eyes – “.. Next time .. we’re bringing a BIGGER HAMMER.”
This was good, enjoyed it! Macro arachnoids on the go! ****
#1 – “I don’t care if these are H-Bomb monsters or soe government mad science project bred to control the population.”
#2 – “I’m not SHERLOCK HOLMES, kid. I don’t have ALL the answers.”
#3 – “Enough with the small fish .. LET’S GO FIND YOUR WHITE Whale.” [Chasing the ‘big’ mother monster spider, reference to Captain Ahab’s Moby Dick.]
#4 – “Te [subway] station has been closed .. Every few months, some dumbasss breaks a leg or gets himself killed trying to jump off a train car and so some ‘urban exploration’.”
Bonus Story – Diamond Eyes – “.. Next time .. we’re bringing a BIGGER HAMMER.”
October 11, 2024
Very good, simple, stripped-down story of a homeless guy and his dog who lead a young college drop-out into their underground war on giant spiders in New York City. This volume could pretty much form the basis for a successful movie as it has government cover-ups and shady officials and no one is willing to believe, despite all the evidence surrounding them. The artwork is strong throughout. If a second volume was in the offing, I'd certainly be interested...
January 7, 2026
Okay story, okay art. Nothing super compelling about the story other than "ooh, there's spiders everywhere but nobody wants to believe it~" I think it makes a good point on how issues concerning homelessness and low-income earners are mainly ignored because the people "up top" don't care, but it doesn't really do anything with it. Is the moral that these people have to take matters into their own hands because trying to bring light to it will just be brushed aside? Feels kind of weak.
August 14, 2023
A nice deviation from a lot of the superhero and high fantasy comics I’ve been reading lately. A very competent straight ahead horror story. I like that it knows exactly what it’s doing. Would be a great creature feature/elevated B movie. Would have benefitted from a little more background development of the characters. But I liked it.
December 19, 2024
yeah, this was cool. really cool art and use of colour. a cool premise and storyline.
would've just loved to see some more to it - some more depth, some more unpredictable encounters between our protagonists and the giant spiders they are hunting, something to set it more apart from other similar works.
would've just loved to see some more to it - some more depth, some more unpredictable encounters between our protagonists and the giant spiders they are hunting, something to set it more apart from other similar works.
July 23, 2023
A serviceable grimy horror about giant spiders infesting New York, carried effortlessly by Foxe's snappy writing and Kowalski's gritty art that you can almost feel bristling at you through the pages. Good times, if not anything revelatory.
August 12, 2023
Some homeless people fight giant spiders in New York City. There's not much to the concept other than that. No one will believe them even when they bring proof. Even though I don't think this is a prequel to a video game (like Dark Horse is known to do), that's what it feels like.
March 20, 2024
a wafer-thin metaphor that feels like it was sketched out from a creative writing assignment. the intro tells us this story is set in 2003 but then the first piece of dialog uses 2020's internet slang. disappointing!
March 25, 2024
An okay horror graphic but nothing that really convinced me to stay engaged with the characters or story. Suspense was limited, with a reliance on a naturally 'scary' premise, with little else to sell the story to the reader.
May 23, 2024
Dark Horse and horror comics...
a match made in heaven?
This is the story of a single guy, a homeless dude with a hammer, and giant gosh darn spiders. No happy ha-ha ending for this one. It's another of those, 'they'll never believe it's real, even if it's right in front of them' stories.
a match made in heaven?
This is the story of a single guy, a homeless dude with a hammer, and giant gosh darn spiders. No happy ha-ha ending for this one. It's another of those, 'they'll never believe it's real, even if it's right in front of them' stories.
July 28, 2023
Workmanlike big bug spooky book. It feels a lot like a prequel, and with no pun intended, I wonder if the story has legs.
July 29, 2023
Severely mediocre
September 8, 2023
SPIDERS being hunted, fought and killed by those who live on the edges of society. Proper camp. Had a decent time reading this.
September 2, 2024
TW- there's spiders in it
August 30, 2025
Urban Terror done right.
October 25, 2025
I mean, it was ok... very short and just kinda meh
January 3, 2026
Great read. The storyline is interesting.
The idea where there big monsters hiding somewhere in abanddoned places. Nobody knows about them. Very interesting. Love this book.
The idea where there big monsters hiding somewhere in abanddoned places. Nobody knows about them. Very interesting. Love this book.
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