Cain

by Walter Hill, Beni R. Lobel (Illustrator), Mike Benson

Cain tells the thrilling and mysterious neo-noir tale of a blind professional hitman, operating within a relentless underworld environment of criminal violence, sex, betrayal, and death.

Meet Cain, born blind, but with a unique ability to sense the world around him.

Raised from birth by rouge CIA agents, he’s grown into a borderline alcoholic and sex addict who travels the globe, living off the grid and taking out gangsters, deviants, and corrupt politicians—all while engaging in his own hedonistic pursuits as a hitman.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics

88 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2023

About the author

Walter Hill is a legendary American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is widely known for his action films including The Warriors, Hard Times, The Driver, Southern Comfort, 48 Hours and its sequel Another 48 Hours, Red Heat, Last Man Standing, Undisputed, and Bullet To The Head, as well as writing the Steve McQueen crime drama The Getaway. Recently branching out into the comics world, Hill's debut title is the Prohibition era crime epic, Triggerman.

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Reviews

[Calvin Daniels · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

The 'blind hitman aka Daredevil' angle just adds zip to a story without anyone to like.

[Scribe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice juicy descent into the world of Cain. A dark world and not just because Cain is blind. He's a killer with a penchant for drugs, booze and women... born out of a childhood of abuse... Cain was shaped and set loose on the world.

The book is more a series of entertaining vignettes than a single driving narrative, but that appears to be more for setting up the world and character and used as a springboard into further installments.

The dialogue, art and tone all have me very curious to see where this goes. Recommend!

[Barbara Benedek · Rating 5 out of 5]

I throughly enjoyed Cain. It is a clearly a love letter to Hong Kong cinema. From the way it's been drawn to the big action sequences, it feels like it was clearly influenced by John Woo. Cain is a good criminal character study and the dialogue is probably the greatest strength of the book. I look forward to the next installment.

[Louis Taubman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good old fashioned noir. The perfect escape if you like this genre!

[Chad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basically this is a "What If?" story about if Matt Murdoch became a hitman who killed bad guys instead of a superhero. It's about a blind hitman who can "see". He has a similar predilection to the ladies along with a craving for booze and drugs. It's honestly not as interesting as it should be. This is also a part one as it ends midstory.

[Luís Costa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love most of Hill's early work but damn just retire dude.
Protagonist is blind with Daredevil like powers. They barely come into play, I believe the story could be exactly the same if he had sight. Dude can even go to museums and appreciate painting's outlines, just not the colour. Blindness doesn't seem to be either a handicap he has to overcome or something that gives him an edge.

[Aurelie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I couldn't tell where this story was going. Between fight scenes, interesting backstory that lasts two seconds and hints at sexual abuse, the story keeps going back to women = sex/sex scenes and it just kept interrupting the story, losing my interest. Ultimately this felt like a very, very cheap version of Daredevil and I was glad when it ended.

[Laurence Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recently finished Cain and thoroughly enjoyed it. Far more hardcore than I expected. In many ways it reminded me of Punisher Max from Marvel Comics. Felt it had a touch of the 80’s action movie mixed with a heavy dose of neo noir. A fast beat graphic novel which doesn’t let go.

[Dean · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just feels like an author insert. He's the coolest guy who ever lived. Has sex with anyone he wants to. The best fighter and hit man in the world. Nothing he does is a challenge.

Art and colours were fine. Plot was bad. Characterisation was bad.

[Joshua Rice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. It was a blast. Brought me back to 1980s comics.

[Mickey Boy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the book. Art was great. Story was cool but also felt like it was setting the table for more to come. I would definitely buy the second book to see where this is going.

[Anoop Rai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! A real page turner for someone new to the comic book scene

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written. Characters are on point and very believable. Can’t wait for the next in the series.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best comics I have read in a while. Feels like a darker old-school style of comic.

[Slim Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A spectacular approach to Hong Kong action cinema. A really well drawn and written Neo-Noir story. Totally recommended.

[Carlos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!!!

[Mee Too · Rating 3 out of 5]

Started off fine but immediately got super cheesy. Imagine if Daredevil considered himself a ladies man and also was an incredible D-Bag. That's it! its Daredevil with a douche hitman spin...lol

[Robert · Rating 1 out of 5]

Coincidences happen, but a story about a blind assassin named Cain that came out After John Wick 4 AND it ends on sequel bait with no sequel in sight over a year later.

Don't waste your time.

[JamesJayWilliamsJr · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cain promises a thrilling neo-noir tale of a blind professional hitman navigating a world of criminal violence, sex, betrayal, and death. However, the comic falls short of expectations. The plot feels superficial and predictable, while the characters come across as flat and clichéd. Despite its intriguing premise, the story lacks depth and originality. The portrayal of alcoholism and sex addiction feels more sensationalized than empathetic. Overall, it reads like a teenager's attempt at mimicking films without capturing their essence. Disappointing and lacking substance.