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Witch Doctor, Vol. 1: Under the Knife
The Doctor is in! House M.D. meets Doctor Strange in the first Skybound Original from The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman's new comics imprint! Meet Vincent Morrow, a doctor looking for a vaccine... for the apocalypse! Horror gets a brain transplant in Witch Doctor , the book Warren Ellis calls "Mental!"
112 pages, Paperback
First published December 27, 2011
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June 3, 2018
Story: 5 stars!
Art: 5 stars!
That. Was. Fantastic! It was the right amount of gore and darkness. It was the right amount of science and myth. It was the right amount of humor and gravitas. If I wouldn't have been at the library when I finished reading it, I would've clapped. Well done Brandon Seifert and Lukas Ketner. Well done :)
Art: 5 stars!
That. Was. Fantastic! It was the right amount of gore and darkness. It was the right amount of science and myth. It was the right amount of humor and gravitas. If I wouldn't have been at the library when I finished reading it, I would've clapped. Well done Brandon Seifert and Lukas Ketner. Well done :)
July 28, 2019
I grabbed this off of Hopla with no idea what I was getting into - just that the cover looked cool.
Lots of my friends loved this and lots of them were less impressed.
I'm maybe somewhere in the middle of that.
I thought it was different enough to hold my attention, but at the same time, I wasn't going nuts over it. The stories themselves just weren't knocking my socks off. I think it had something to do with not having enough information on Morrow & Co. I'm one of those people who wants to know the backstory of the characters that I'm reading about, you know? You can't just throw me in there and tell me this dude has a magic sword, a big-time destiny, and is a medical practitioner of magic. And who is this sidekick? What's his story?!
At least we sort of find out a bit about Penny. <--cute kid. Yikes.
However, even with all of my bitching, I immediately downloaded the next volume. So, that should that tell you something.
Ok, so the gist is that this special doctor goes around curing magical ailments. In the first volume, he deals with a demon-possessed kid and some kind of a Creature from the Black Lagoon thing. Good times.
If you're looking for something a little different, this might turn your crank.
Lots of my friends loved this and lots of them were less impressed.
I'm maybe somewhere in the middle of that.
I thought it was different enough to hold my attention, but at the same time, I wasn't going nuts over it. The stories themselves just weren't knocking my socks off. I think it had something to do with not having enough information on Morrow & Co. I'm one of those people who wants to know the backstory of the characters that I'm reading about, you know? You can't just throw me in there and tell me this dude has a magic sword, a big-time destiny, and is a medical practitioner of magic. And who is this sidekick? What's his story?!
At least we sort of find out a bit about Penny. <--cute kid. Yikes.
However, even with all of my bitching, I immediately downloaded the next volume. So, that should that tell you something.
Ok, so the gist is that this special doctor goes around curing magical ailments. In the first volume, he deals with a demon-possessed kid and some kind of a Creature from the Black Lagoon thing. Good times.
If you're looking for something a little different, this might turn your crank.
November 19, 2018
Picked this up from the library on a lark and was I ever surprised. It was absolutely fantastic. House meets Hellboy. Our good doctor applies his medical and mystical knowledge to exorcisms, vampires, and servants of the elder gods. I love when he calls for a scalpel and his assistant hands him Excalibur. Brilliant! Brandon Seifert was originally a med student and it shows. The dialogue is spot on. Lukas Ketner's art is perfect for a horror comic. It's reminiscent of a more realistic version of Kyle Hotz's art with a little Bernie Wrightson thrown in. Must go and search out volume 2 now.
February 9, 2012
Who you gonna call when the exorcists have failed, or you really need to keep the apocalypse at bay?
Try Dr. Vincent "I'm NOT a MAD SCIENTIST" Morrow, and his "sharp" anesthesiologist, Penny Dreadful, of course! Together, they practice a distinctly unconventional medicine that's probably NOT covered by your HMO.
That's right...Morrow is a specialist in supernatural medicine, and his patients all seem to be suffering some sort of possession or...infestation.
This tale qualifies as the first ever "medical horror" graphic novel I've read. The story is quite imaginative and wickedly funny, and the artwork is steampunkish with great "Lovecrafty bits". It's also in living color, with nice spurting "aortal red" blood, glistening "intestine pink" entrails, and "slimy lime" pus.
The Doctor is a delightful character. Snarky, yet quite likeable, he quotes Outkast, makes fun of the seventies, and tells a priest to get a C.T. scan...you know - "a sciency thing at the doctory place."
Need further enticement? This book is the only one I can think of to include the line, "He just vomited scorpions at me!"
What are you waiting for? Go read it!
Try Dr. Vincent "I'm NOT a MAD SCIENTIST" Morrow, and his "sharp" anesthesiologist, Penny Dreadful, of course! Together, they practice a distinctly unconventional medicine that's probably NOT covered by your HMO.
That's right...Morrow is a specialist in supernatural medicine, and his patients all seem to be suffering some sort of possession or...infestation.
This tale qualifies as the first ever "medical horror" graphic novel I've read. The story is quite imaginative and wickedly funny, and the artwork is steampunkish with great "Lovecrafty bits". It's also in living color, with nice spurting "aortal red" blood, glistening "intestine pink" entrails, and "slimy lime" pus.
The Doctor is a delightful character. Snarky, yet quite likeable, he quotes Outkast, makes fun of the seventies, and tells a priest to get a C.T. scan...you know - "a sciency thing at the doctory place."
Need further enticement? This book is the only one I can think of to include the line, "He just vomited scorpions at me!"
What are you waiting for? Go read it!
March 31, 2013
I know most of the sound bite online reviews have been House meets Fringe or Supernatural. Keeping in mind I am not a fan of House (for many reasons), I think you can say I was skeptical of the positive reviews. Probably the reason that I liked this is that it was more than just the monster of the chapter story, and some hints were given that our Dr. Morrow was not pulled into this life he leads willingly.
Foregoing spoilers Morrow is the man to see if a demon, etc. has taken over a loved one is causing a sickness. If anything it borrows more from Lovecraft, and even Harry Potter to a degree. There are some groups that claim to oversee Morrow and his actions, but the (spoiler-not giving) keeps them from doing so. Morrow has a small team, a patient/helper and a paramedic. He may talk as if he doesn't care about them, but he does. He might seem dismissive of his patients, and this is where a comparison to fringe is acceptable, but o more than Fringe's Walter was more involved with the situation than the people the situation and his actions were affecting.
The flaw is the lack characterization. The saving aspect is the hints of a larger story. Not a bad start for the series.
Foregoing spoilers Morrow is the man to see if a demon, etc. has taken over a loved one is causing a sickness. If anything it borrows more from Lovecraft, and even Harry Potter to a degree. There are some groups that claim to oversee Morrow and his actions, but the (spoiler-not giving) keeps them from doing so. Morrow has a small team, a patient/helper and a paramedic. He may talk as if he doesn't care about them, but he does. He might seem dismissive of his patients, and this is where a comparison to fringe is acceptable, but o more than Fringe's Walter was more involved with the situation than the people the situation and his actions were affecting.
The flaw is the lack characterization. The saving aspect is the hints of a larger story. Not a bad start for the series.
August 25, 2018
Witch Doctor je fajn, ale neco tomu chybi. Neni to komiks, kde by clovek hltal jednu stranku za druhou a netrpelive cekal na pokracovani.
Je to zabavny, ma to zajimavy postavy, ma to prknou kresbu, ale nejak me to nepresvedcilo jit do dalsiho dilu.
Je to zabavny, ma to zajimavy postavy, ma to prknou kresbu, ale nejak me to nepresvedcilo jit do dalsiho dilu.
May 7, 2025
like house m.d meets the witcher or sumn. had a great time with this one fr
June 17, 2012
Witch Doctor is a little too similar to the TV show Supernatural - hunting down an amazing assortment of inhuman creatures, with amazing knowledge of the lore surrounding them. The dialogue's not clever, the hero isn't terribly charming/genius/relatable. The art is solid but seems a bit sloppy or rushed. Dr. Morrow looks far tougher and more determined in the covers than in the interior art.
I kept reading to understand why so many GR citizens gave this such a strong review. Deeper into the book, Seifert finally started exploring the antagonistic relationship between Abby (Absinthe O'Reilly) and Witch Doctor, and hinting at backstory mysteries that make this more than just a version of Deadpool Monster Hunters. And every once in a while Siefert comes up with an interesting idea such as "Gods metabolize worship, awe, fear..." or the funny consequences of channeling magic through medical concepts.
Chapter Zero at the end is the best, tightest, sharpest story of the collection, and Seifert's writeup afterwards shows he's put more thought into this than appeared to me throughout most of the book. Given how well this book ends, I'll give Seifert one more chance to show me his chops - but the next book better read more like Chapter Zero. Maybe now that they're no longer self-publishing they can concentrate more on the craft of creating.
Here are my plot notes because I can never remember who when and what, when I'm reading later books:
I kept reading to understand why so many GR citizens gave this such a strong review. Deeper into the book, Seifert finally started exploring the antagonistic relationship between Abby (Absinthe O'Reilly) and Witch Doctor, and hinting at backstory mysteries that make this more than just a version of Deadpool Monster Hunters. And every once in a while Siefert comes up with an interesting idea such as "Gods metabolize worship, awe, fear..." or the funny consequences of channeling magic through medical concepts.
Chapter Zero at the end is the best, tightest, sharpest story of the collection, and Seifert's writeup afterwards shows he's put more thought into this than appeared to me throughout most of the book. Given how well this book ends, I'll give Seifert one more chance to show me his chops - but the next book better read more like Chapter Zero. Maybe now that they're no longer self-publishing they can concentrate more on the craft of creating.
Here are my plot notes because I can never remember who when and what, when I'm reading later books:
February 11, 2012
I know, I know. The title is rather silly and makes you think of old Vampirella comics or big titted women with swords who fight demons or some nonsense. While the sword and demons exist, there isn't much that is sexy about Witch Doctor. If anything Witch Doctor is a cross between the TV show House and The Exorcist mixed with a bit of X-Files in for good measure. There is something positively gleeful about this damn book that keeps me coming back.
I can only hope Seifert is going to do an ongoing series. The current comics landscape would thank him for it.
I can only hope Seifert is going to do an ongoing series. The current comics landscape would thank him for it.
May 30, 2012
Oh now that was GOOD.
The writing in this book is fantastic, with all those snarky little lines that are so perfect, especially when delivered deadpan; the art is very scary and dark, without being overwhelming. I love the amount of detail they're able to get in there, very well done. And the lettering! Please just let me have a moment to rave about the lettering - I'm very impressed! I love the dynamic, active feel of it. It really moves the story along and gets the reader reading faster and faster to keep pace.
So, scary, funny, great art, and awesome. What more do you want?
The writing in this book is fantastic, with all those snarky little lines that are so perfect, especially when delivered deadpan; the art is very scary and dark, without being overwhelming. I love the amount of detail they're able to get in there, very well done. And the lettering! Please just let me have a moment to rave about the lettering - I'm very impressed! I love the dynamic, active feel of it. It really moves the story along and gets the reader reading faster and faster to keep pace.
So, scary, funny, great art, and awesome. What more do you want?
September 8, 2019
Well it's interesting and beautifully drawn, but at the end you feel like something is missing. Maybe it's too short, some character show up only for few pages and you won't learn anything about them. Doctor is funny, like crazy funny which is good, but that's all. First chapter serves like introduction, then there are three chapters containing main story and last one - zero chapter serves also like kind of intro so main story is pretty short. Maybe second volume will shed some more light, for now it's only average comics, beautiful but average...
March 25, 2012
The genre on the back of the book says horror/medical drama and I guess that's appropriate but it really doesn't convey how clever and funny Witch Doctor is. Dr. Morrow fights the supernatural with steampunk medical equipment and antibiotics (among other things) while making dead baby jokes and explaining how vampires can actually sometimes sparkle. The art is amazing and this installment is great. Can't wait for the next one!
September 9, 2012
Okay, this was probably a 4-4.5 star book but holy crap it was amazing.
The snarkiness of Dr House with the joie de vivre of Dr Who with the unexpected horror sci/fi of the X-Files in comic book form.
One of my favorite lines-
Dr Vincent Morrow (Witch Doctor): "Penny! You can't EAT our patient! I need him...Give him to me and I'll defrost some vampires for you. You like vampires remember? Nummy, nummy vampires!"
The snarkiness of Dr House with the joie de vivre of Dr Who with the unexpected horror sci/fi of the X-Files in comic book form.
One of my favorite lines-
Dr Vincent Morrow (Witch Doctor): "Penny! You can't EAT our patient! I need him...Give him to me and I'll defrost some vampires for you. You like vampires remember? Nummy, nummy vampires!"
April 10, 2012
I cannot even put into words how good this series is. The artwork is stunning, Lukas did an amazing job, while Brandon blew the stories away. I own all of the single issues of this work, yet am buying the trade so I do not have to keep pulling them out to read. The stories are so smart, with just that perfect touch of quirky humor.
August 10, 2015
Another goodreads recommendation and it was just okay. Supernatural house call doctor, with elements of Lovecraft thrown in.
May 6, 2019
The Witch Doctor is a supernatural diagnostocian (or "cunning man", or occult physician, or...) who studies monsters with the help of a conveniently Schwarzeneggerian paramedic and a cooperative cryptophage (monster who eats monsters). He's Gregory House for possessions, vampires, and Lovecraftian gillfolk. He's a member of Mystics Without Borders in good standing.
The author is a former med student with a vicious sense of humor and a gift for wordsmithing. The illustrator is...just perfect for this book. Demented without sacrificing clarity. Horrifying and hilarious at the same time. The depiction of monster-infected assistant Penelope's internal debates is superb. The way these two are in perfect sync puts me in mind of the Brubaker-Phillips pairing.
The volume is episodic--each issue introduces a new patient to help, a new monster to detect and destroy. But there's also an overarching plot about an impending Lovecraftian apocalypse. It shows promise.
This was damned good.
The author is a former med student with a vicious sense of humor and a gift for wordsmithing. The illustrator is...just perfect for this book. Demented without sacrificing clarity. Horrifying and hilarious at the same time. The depiction of monster-infected assistant Penelope's internal debates is superb. The way these two are in perfect sync puts me in mind of the Brubaker-Phillips pairing.
The volume is episodic--each issue introduces a new patient to help, a new monster to detect and destroy. But there's also an overarching plot about an impending Lovecraftian apocalypse. It shows promise.
This was damned good.
December 17, 2022
Sicuramente l'originalità non manca a questo albo: mostri e creature magiche vengono "gestiti" come malattie da un'instabile witch doctor che, in più occasioni, ricorda a tutti di essere un rispettabile professionista di medicina occulta, e non uno scienziato pazzo qualsiasi.
Le vicende si sviluppano in un coloratissimo mix di splatter e soluzioni cabalistiche, dove non mancano certo artefatti techno-magici e gli incantesimi si assumono tramite pratiche pillole a rilascio graduale. L'ironia è uno dei punti forti di questa graphic novel, che non degenera mai in momenti banali o grossolani.
Visto che soggetti e vicenda mi sono piaciuti parecchio, avrei preferito uno sviluppo più strutturato della storia, capace di soddisfare questa curiosità. Alcuni dettagli vengono chiariti nel corso della lettura, ma molti spunti rimangono insondati in favore di una vicenda principale molto veloce e a tratti approssimativa. Dato il personaggio e l'ambientazione, ci sarebbe stato abbastanza materiale per creare una serie originale decisamente più lunga e accattivante.
Le vicende si sviluppano in un coloratissimo mix di splatter e soluzioni cabalistiche, dove non mancano certo artefatti techno-magici e gli incantesimi si assumono tramite pratiche pillole a rilascio graduale. L'ironia è uno dei punti forti di questa graphic novel, che non degenera mai in momenti banali o grossolani.
Visto che soggetti e vicenda mi sono piaciuti parecchio, avrei preferito uno sviluppo più strutturato della storia, capace di soddisfare questa curiosità. Alcuni dettagli vengono chiariti nel corso della lettura, ma molti spunti rimangono insondati in favore di una vicenda principale molto veloce e a tratti approssimativa. Dato il personaggio e l'ambientazione, ci sarebbe stato abbastanza materiale per creare una serie originale decisamente più lunga e accattivante.
November 12, 2025
Witch Doctor Vol. 1: Under the Knife by Brandon Seifert is a wild, darkly inventive dive into a world of grotesque medical mysteries and supernatural horrors. The story follows Dr. Morrow, a brilliant but unconventional physician who treats patients that defy all natural laws, from parasitic infections to monstrous transformations, often with equally bizarre and shocking remedies.
I loved this one. The monster designs are absolutely insane, and the colouring brings every grotesque detail vividly to life. Seifert’s imagination is relentless, and it makes for an intense, thrilling read that’s equal parts horror, dark humour, and jaw-dropping artistry. Volume 2 here I come!
I loved this one. The monster designs are absolutely insane, and the colouring brings every grotesque detail vividly to life. Seifert’s imagination is relentless, and it makes for an intense, thrilling read that’s equal parts horror, dark humour, and jaw-dropping artistry. Volume 2 here I come!
August 18, 2018
Well, this is a surprise. Medical science mixed with demonology, with nice dark-ish art, cool scenes and surprisingly fine and interesting characters. Even if the backbone of the story isn't anything really inventive and new, the story is engaging, fun and I enjoyed it very much. I recommend this especially to fans of magic, demons (hunting), Cthulhu mythos and Mignolaverse fans. This is not really horror, because there is a lot of exaggeration and jokes, it's more adventure, action and (a little bit of) investigation. And I enjoyed every bit of it.
February 21, 2022
Fun book about a world inhabited by horrors and the man, Dr. Victor Morrow, who is responsible for taking care of said monster using magic mostly. He's not the only man: in fact, there is a council who rules over him and deals in magic and monsters.
But he does seem to be the man destined to save the world from monsters.
Meanwhile, it's monster chases mixed in with a little bit of bureaucracy.
It's a enjoyable book, so much so that mid way through I checked for more volumes and was glad to see another and sad to see no more than one more volume.
But he does seem to be the man destined to save the world from monsters.
Meanwhile, it's monster chases mixed in with a little bit of bureaucracy.
It's a enjoyable book, so much so that mid way through I checked for more volumes and was glad to see another and sad to see no more than one more volume.
May 5, 2021
illustrations are awesome
October 10, 2012
While some of the dialogue had a few out of character lapses best suited to a first novel, the first collection of Dr. Vincent Morrow's adventures in the occult were enjoyable. The interplay between Morrow, his assistant/ex-paramedic Eric Gast and resident patient monster Penny Dreadful made for a fun read. One reviewer said that there is a bit of Doctor Who in Morrow's DNA, and they wouldn't be far off, except this is a mortal of flesh and blood who will call a monster a monster before saying "Scalpel" to slice said monster into pieces.
This is the kind of magic hero I wish I could read every month instead of whenever the creators are able to get together to create a mini-series. There is a new mini-series beginning this November and I'm looking forward to it.
The art is fairly nightmarish (in that it might give you nightmares, not reflecting on its quality). If you are squeamish, I can't recommend it. However, if you like Doctor Who or a good medical drama or some good old fashioned Cthulhu mythos and things which should not be, Witch Doctor is a fine read.
This is the kind of magic hero I wish I could read every month instead of whenever the creators are able to get together to create a mini-series. There is a new mini-series beginning this November and I'm looking forward to it.
The art is fairly nightmarish (in that it might give you nightmares, not reflecting on its quality). If you are squeamish, I can't recommend it. However, if you like Doctor Who or a good medical drama or some good old fashioned Cthulhu mythos and things which should not be, Witch Doctor is a fine read.
April 17, 2013
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Sobre las ilustraciones: están genial, muy trabajadas. Los personajes (incluidos los principales) dan un poco de grimilla, pero me apuesto lo que sea a que es totalmente intencionado.
Sobre la historia: me ha parecido un planteamiento muy original, y tiene muchísimo potencial. Hace una extraña mezcla que queda bastante chula y que me ha sorprendido gratamente. Me gusta mucho cómo aplican un lenguaje pseudocientífico a las posesiones y demás, incluso meten hasta a Escálibur sin que quede forzado.
No obstante, algunos cachos se me hacían un poco pesados (con eso de que es el cómic de presentación y todo eso... a lo mejor los siguientes mejoran en ese aspecto) y el doctor me cae un poco mal (creo que es intencionado, como que te den grimilla los personajes). Quizás el ritmo podría mejorarse, porque muchas veces las explicaciones interrumpen la historia, pero en general está bastante bien.
Sobre las ilustraciones: están genial, muy trabajadas. Los personajes (incluidos los principales) dan un poco de grimilla, pero me apuesto lo que sea a que es totalmente intencionado.
Sobre la historia: me ha parecido un planteamiento muy original, y tiene muchísimo potencial. Hace una extraña mezcla que queda bastante chula y que me ha sorprendido gratamente. Me gusta mucho cómo aplican un lenguaje pseudocientífico a las posesiones y demás, incluso meten hasta a Escálibur sin que quede forzado.
No obstante, algunos cachos se me hacían un poco pesados (con eso de que es el cómic de presentación y todo eso... a lo mejor los siguientes mejoran en ese aspecto) y el doctor me cae un poco mal (creo que es intencionado, como que te den grimilla los personajes). Quizás el ritmo podría mejorarse, porque muchas veces las explicaciones interrumpen la historia, pero en general está bastante bien.
August 8, 2014
Something about this just didn't work for me. After a lot of years reading Marvel Comics, I'm really burned out on the whole scientific explaination for supernatural stuff. And some of it just didn't sit well. Like, when fish people could be killed by anti-biotics. On the one hand, it's actually quite clever. On the other, it actually seems anti-climactic.
The characters are quite well drawn, and the dialog makes the book worth it. It's hilarious.
But there's a whole lotta pop-supernatural references that I don't know is necessary. It seems almost like name dropping. I'm also just not a fan of plotlines that center around "the chosen one," which this is.
Not bad, just didn't work for me.
The characters are quite well drawn, and the dialog makes the book worth it. It's hilarious.
But there's a whole lotta pop-supernatural references that I don't know is necessary. It seems almost like name dropping. I'm also just not a fan of plotlines that center around "the chosen one," which this is.
Not bad, just didn't work for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 7, 2012
Uno de los mejores cómics que he leído este año. El Dr. Morrow es un loco encantador, algo histriónico pero efectivo en su rama de la medicina... ejem... sacar demonios de los cuerpos de pobres desgraciados poseídos, entre otras cosas. Con su ayudante sobrenatural y un enfermero que a duras penas se entera de lo que pasa, lucha contra el mal para estudiarlo.
El cómic es emocionante, divertido y original, Brandon Seifert ha creado una historia espectacular que Lukas Ketner ha sabido captar a la perfección con su dibujo oscuro y perfeccionista. Y cuando un cómic recibe la aprobación y el padrinazgo de Mr Robert Kirkman, ¿qué más se puede pedir?l Absolutamente recomendable.
El cómic es emocionante, divertido y original, Brandon Seifert ha creado una historia espectacular que Lukas Ketner ha sabido captar a la perfección con su dibujo oscuro y perfeccionista. Y cuando un cómic recibe la aprobación y el padrinazgo de Mr Robert Kirkman, ¿qué más se puede pedir?l Absolutamente recomendable.
January 16, 2013
AMAZEBALLS.
I think that sums it up in one word. But if I must elaborate, I shall. This is one of the most inventive and fresh takes on the horror genre I've ever seen. Explaining all of the monsters of horror and dark fantasy as parasites and diseases that have evolved from the Ancient Ones (i.e. Cthulhu of the Lovecraft mythos) is BRILLIANT. Love the characters, love the details, love the ring of authenticity and the macabre art. Basically, I love everything this series chooses to be. CANNOT WAIT FOR VOLUME 2.
I think that sums it up in one word. But if I must elaborate, I shall. This is one of the most inventive and fresh takes on the horror genre I've ever seen. Explaining all of the monsters of horror and dark fantasy as parasites and diseases that have evolved from the Ancient Ones (i.e. Cthulhu of the Lovecraft mythos) is BRILLIANT. Love the characters, love the details, love the ring of authenticity and the macabre art. Basically, I love everything this series chooses to be. CANNOT WAIT FOR VOLUME 2.
December 5, 2015
Graphic novels aren't usually my thing, but this was a fun one. The art was wonderfully gory, and I like that this takes a medical approach to the supernatural as it explains and explores the science behind what makes these creatures tick. As the author notes at the end, classic monsters like zombies and werewolves really are disease metaphors, so his interpretation makes a lot of sense. I look forward to seeing how he handles other creatures in future volumes. (Hopefully there's more of his patient/assistant Penny, too.)
July 24, 2016
It's zany, it's weird, and it's kind of interesting. I enjoyed the set up, the introductions to the characters, the initial plot, and the work towards resolution. The last few issues though are mostly action and lack a little of the charm I appreciated from the first few novels. It's not bad, it makes you want to know a little more about each of the characters and the world they inhabit but at times the humor doesn't appeal to me, and the action doesn't either. I'm on the fence whether or not to continue past this point.
August 5, 2014
I wasn't too sure about this at first, but quickly grew to love the style of it. It makes all the horror elements and mystical things a clinical problem, with medicine (however mystical itself) to cure the maladies of everything from possession to vampirism. The artwork was absolutely phenomenal. The characters were interesting and fairly unique (the least of which is the GI Joe paramedic assistant, but he's still good). I'd definitely look forward to the next book in this series.
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October 1, 2012Witch Doctor is one of the greatest horror comics out there right now, and if you've ever been in a comic shop you should pick this book up. Interesting characters and story arcs make it one that can and should continue on for many years. It's ingeniously written and perfectly illustrated by some of the nicest dudes working in the medium.
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