Rumble #1

Rumble (2014) (Single Issues)

by John Arcudi (Writer), James Harren (Artist), Dave Stewart (Illustrator)

Okay, so a scarecrow walks into a bar... and proceeds to wreak havoc across two worlds! After a long absence, Rathraq, Scarecrow Warrior God, is back-and very unhappy. Bad news for his old enemies, yes, but worse news for everybody else! JOHN ARCUDI and JAMES HARREN bring you a modern day action/adventure fantasy thriller where rundown dive bars, undead kitty cats, psycho skinheads, and giant mummies all play a part. It's Louis C.K. meets Robert E. Howard in a David Fincher universe.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Comic Book

22 pages, Comic

First published December 17, 2014

About the author

John Arcudi has made a name for himself by scripting comics that manage to combine long-running subplots with impeccable characterization and action sequences, making for some of the most exciting and consistently good comics out today.

Reviews

[Evelyn Blackwater · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the hall of some of my favorite first issue comics, Rumble almost certainly has to be mentioned. It's just a very well constructed comic. All the fat has been trimmed. The art is refined (though a lot of the hands look a little wonky). The colors by Dave Stewart are career best. The dialog also feels inviting and human in a way where most is stiff and robotic. It's very "show don't tell" about itself and I appreciate it.
I love that it takes time to just pause on environments like creepy amusement parks. That and the timing makes everything feel like a comic in the purest sense of the word.
It's just a really nice time is all I'm really trying to say.

[Paige · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't mean to be rude, but really what was I supposed to get from that? Because it seemed more like a random series of events then any kind of narrative driven storyline. I am curious to read more to find out anything about these characters. I really enjoyed the art and the weird monsters so I guess three stars since I was visually pleased.

[Ricardo cadet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coherent

I must agree with the consensus 4 stars. it was a good story.
The art was decent and actually fit the aesthetics of the comic book.nothing special.. Nothing to see the folks

[Shaun · Rating 5 out of 5]

Weird and awesome

[Daken Howlett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rumble è una serie Urban Fantasy dal tono spiccatamente dark realizzata da alcune delle firme più interessanti del panorama del fumetto indipendente statunitense, che hanno anche già svolto un'ottimo lavoro nel genere sulle pagine di Hellboy e B.P.R.D.
Il primo volume ci presenta molteplici punti di vista che introducono i vari personaggi della vicenda senza però farci scoprire niente riguardo alla loro natura e le loro motivazioni, così abbiamo nell'ordine : un barista che si ritrova in possesso di una spada con caratteristiche mistiche, una divinità da tempo dimenticata dagli umani intrappolata all'interno di uno spaventapasseri, un paio di demoni che si aggirano per le strade dell'America moderna e un misterioso signore di una certa età che sembra avere conoscenze ultraterrene.
La storia ha parecchi spunti interessanti, ma, essendo il primo numero, nessuno di questi spunti è sviluppato a dovere, ma le premesse per una serie estremamente interessante ci sono tutte.

[Berry · Rating 5 out of 5]

The familiar pairing of Arcudi and Harren shines on Rumble's 22-page debut. The description from Midtown is spot on, "Its Louis C.K. meets Robert E. Howard in a David Fincher universe."

Definitely recommended.

[Kayla Vanderlinden · Rating 1 out of 5]

bleh...

[Jol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cool. Great characters so far, and the art is so neat. Fun. Humorous and interesting, I'm looking forward to reading more!

[Frank · Rating 4 out of 5]

Art was amazing.

[Ronald Kaiser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it twice. Still awesome!