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Expected 19 May 26A high-stakes murder mystery perfect for fans of True Detective, Whiteout, and Insomnia.
Diomede Islands.
For three months each year, you can walk from the USA to Russia across an ice bridge—a frozen path known as the Ice Curtain.
In 1963, when the body of a young woman is discovered on this icy no-man’s land, the already fragile relationship between the superpowers threatens to collapse. With nuclear tensions rising, an FBI agent and a KGB operative must solve the murder—before the ice melts…and war ignites.
From SOMETHING EPIC and BLOOD COMMANDMENT creator SZYMON KUDRANSKI comes the must-read thriller of the year.
Collects NO MAN’S LAND #1-4.
Diomede Islands.
For three months each year, you can walk from the USA to Russia across an ice bridge—a frozen path known as the Ice Curtain.
In 1963, when the body of a young woman is discovered on this icy no-man’s land, the already fragile relationship between the superpowers threatens to collapse. With nuclear tensions rising, an FBI agent and a KGB operative must solve the murder—before the ice melts…and war ignites.
From SOMETHING EPIC and BLOOD COMMANDMENT creator SZYMON KUDRANSKI comes the must-read thriller of the year.
Collects NO MAN’S LAND #1-4.
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Expected publication May 19, 2026
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December 9, 2025
My Selling Pitch:
FBI crime thriller set during the Cold War.
Pre-reading:
More graphics!
(obviously potential spoilers from here on)
Thick of it:
Oh damn, the blood was chilling!
The art for this is pretty incredible. They’ve done so much color but it still reads as white.
Oh, I like that they show the alternate covers. I love The Silence of the Lambs one!
The gutted stomach is making me think it's a womb thing.
It’s very Mindhunter and Hannibal.
Can they do a charcoal rubbing from the impression of the stick on the paper? (Yup.)
So he’s in silver body paint, and he carried her. (Kinda.)
I knew it was gonna be red algae.
Oh, I knew it was womb shit!
So they're implying the KGB killed JFK in retaliation for some random senior discount FBI agent killing a mentally unstable dude with radiation poisoning? Kind of a stretch, no?
Post-reading:
I enjoyed the setup more than the resolution. Maybe this would've worked more for me if I were better versed in that era of history. The book doesn't hold your hand about it, and granted, it's a graphic novel, so it doesn't have much wiggle room for infodumping. Ironically, it spends plenty of time detailing the Greek gods, who I think people are arguably more familiar with, but I appreciated the explanations behind the biblical references. It’s great at building tension, but the ending is pretty lackluster. It doesn't really explain how the killer escaped if he’s such a valuable family member. I think implying JFK was assassinated as retaliation for one random FBI agent’s “mistake” is a little much. It’s also a little bleak for women. The only female characters in the story are a wife who steals the kids from a struggling partner, an unrealistic nag, a honeypot trap, and a KGB operative who's so out for own survival, she turned her own father in. Like it’s not great.
All that being said, I was definitely sat for the story and I wanted to find out what would happen. The art is absolutely gorgeous. There’s so much subtle color for a book set in a white wasteland. I think if you like crime thrillers, you'll enjoy this, but I don't think it's an absolute must read that you'll have to have on your shelves.
Who should read this:
Mindhunter fans
Crime thriller fans
Ideal reading time:
Winter
Do I want to reread this:
No
Would I buy this:
No, I’d get this from your library.
Similar books:
* The Red Mother by Danny Luckert-graphic novel, paranormal, revenge thriller
* You'll Do Bad Things by Tyler Boss-graphic novel, meta fiction, crime thriller, revenge
* Hotblood! by Toril Orlesky-graohic novel, historical, urban fantasy, western, revenge thriller, queer
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
FBI crime thriller set during the Cold War.
Pre-reading:
More graphics!
(obviously potential spoilers from here on)
Thick of it:
Oh damn, the blood was chilling!
The art for this is pretty incredible. They’ve done so much color but it still reads as white.
Oh, I like that they show the alternate covers. I love The Silence of the Lambs one!
The gutted stomach is making me think it's a womb thing.
It’s very Mindhunter and Hannibal.
Can they do a charcoal rubbing from the impression of the stick on the paper? (Yup.)
So he’s in silver body paint, and he carried her. (Kinda.)
I knew it was gonna be red algae.
Oh, I knew it was womb shit!
So they're implying the KGB killed JFK in retaliation for some random senior discount FBI agent killing a mentally unstable dude with radiation poisoning? Kind of a stretch, no?
Post-reading:
I enjoyed the setup more than the resolution. Maybe this would've worked more for me if I were better versed in that era of history. The book doesn't hold your hand about it, and granted, it's a graphic novel, so it doesn't have much wiggle room for infodumping. Ironically, it spends plenty of time detailing the Greek gods, who I think people are arguably more familiar with, but I appreciated the explanations behind the biblical references. It’s great at building tension, but the ending is pretty lackluster. It doesn't really explain how the killer escaped if he’s such a valuable family member. I think implying JFK was assassinated as retaliation for one random FBI agent’s “mistake” is a little much. It’s also a little bleak for women. The only female characters in the story are a wife who steals the kids from a struggling partner, an unrealistic nag, a honeypot trap, and a KGB operative who's so out for own survival, she turned her own father in. Like it’s not great.
All that being said, I was definitely sat for the story and I wanted to find out what would happen. The art is absolutely gorgeous. There’s so much subtle color for a book set in a white wasteland. I think if you like crime thrillers, you'll enjoy this, but I don't think it's an absolute must read that you'll have to have on your shelves.
Who should read this:
Mindhunter fans
Crime thriller fans
Ideal reading time:
Winter
Do I want to reread this:
No
Would I buy this:
No, I’d get this from your library.
Similar books:
* The Red Mother by Danny Luckert-graphic novel, paranormal, revenge thriller
* You'll Do Bad Things by Tyler Boss-graphic novel, meta fiction, crime thriller, revenge
* Hotblood! by Toril Orlesky-graohic novel, historical, urban fantasy, western, revenge thriller, queer
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 15, 2025
For three months each year, you can walk from the USA to Russia across an ice bridge, a frozen path known as the Ice Curtain.
No Man's Land
is a thrilling Cold War era murder mystery set along this frozen border between the U.S. and Russia. Szymon Kudrański crafts a stunning and hyper-realistic blend of political tension and emotional weight with outstanding artwork,
Diomede Islands. For three months each year, you can walk from the USA to Russia across an ice bridge—a frozen path known as the Ice Curtain.
In 1963, when the body of a young woman is discovered on this icy no-man’s land, the already fragile relationship between the superpowers threatens to collapse. With nuclear tensions rising, an FBI agent and a KGB operative must solve the murder—before the ice melts…and war ignites.
As with any Kudrański comic series, picking up No Man's Land for me was based mostly on the incredible artwork I knew would be inside and once again, I was not disappointed. His hyper-realistic style and attention to detail can be jaw-dropping at moments. The true brilliance of his artwork lies not in his incredible lines, character designs, or settings, but in his ability to light just the right spots in every panel, something that is truly breathtaking. This draws you into the tension and emotion on each page. The extremely detailed imagery isn't for every comic, but for an atmospheric thriller story, like No Man’s Land , it's incredibly stunning.
I came for the artwork, but as with previous Kudrański comics, the storytelling is what kept me around. No Man’s Land is an outstanding, tension-filled political thriller with just the right amount of heart. This is not just a Cold War thriller with foreshadowing of a global catastrophe, but a more personal story about an FBI agent nearing the end of his unblemished career, dealing with his own personal battles. This blend of emotion and political tension, gives me plenty to look forward to as the series continues.
No Man’s Land is a stunning political thriller that blends the tension of war with emotional depth. Szymon Kudrański's talent for creating outstanding comics is seriously unmatched, and with No Man’s Land he proves once again that just as skilled at crafting a story as he is at illustrating the tale. His One Man Art comics have been fantastic and No Man’s Land is right at home among his best work.
The collected edition of No Man's Land hits local comic shops on May 19, 2026.
Diomede Islands. For three months each year, you can walk from the USA to Russia across an ice bridge—a frozen path known as the Ice Curtain.
In 1963, when the body of a young woman is discovered on this icy no-man’s land, the already fragile relationship between the superpowers threatens to collapse. With nuclear tensions rising, an FBI agent and a KGB operative must solve the murder—before the ice melts…and war ignites.
As with any Kudrański comic series, picking up No Man's Land for me was based mostly on the incredible artwork I knew would be inside and once again, I was not disappointed. His hyper-realistic style and attention to detail can be jaw-dropping at moments. The true brilliance of his artwork lies not in his incredible lines, character designs, or settings, but in his ability to light just the right spots in every panel, something that is truly breathtaking. This draws you into the tension and emotion on each page. The extremely detailed imagery isn't for every comic, but for an atmospheric thriller story, like No Man’s Land , it's incredibly stunning.
I came for the artwork, but as with previous Kudrański comics, the storytelling is what kept me around. No Man’s Land is an outstanding, tension-filled political thriller with just the right amount of heart. This is not just a Cold War thriller with foreshadowing of a global catastrophe, but a more personal story about an FBI agent nearing the end of his unblemished career, dealing with his own personal battles. This blend of emotion and political tension, gives me plenty to look forward to as the series continues.
No Man’s Land is a stunning political thriller that blends the tension of war with emotional depth. Szymon Kudrański's talent for creating outstanding comics is seriously unmatched, and with No Man’s Land he proves once again that just as skilled at crafting a story as he is at illustrating the tale. His One Man Art comics have been fantastic and No Man’s Land is right at home among his best work.
The collected edition of No Man's Land hits local comic shops on May 19, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Agent Collins is an FBI agent close to retirement gets one last case, a murder at the edge of the iron curtain, just after the Cuban Missile crisis. The body was tauntingly left by the killer at the unique location of the Diomede Islands, where, when the weather conditions are right, one can walk from the US to Soviet Russia. This No Man's Land is yet another story of conflict and tension at the edges of two empires. While illustrated with a moody, hyper realistic style that plays or hints at the supernatural, the mystery itself, plays out in a fairly predictable manner.
Agent Collins, close to completing a long career, does not have much else to show for life. Thanks to the necessity of national needs, his retirement is delayed and he is hastily sent to the Diomede Islands under prepared for both the case and the winter conditions. While told to trust no one, he quickly meets his KGB opposite and they form a working relationship.
The islands are stark, lightly inhabited and full of blinding white light during the long days. There is some commentary of empire versus indigenous lives. Collins struggles to adapt and while warned to dress warmly never seems to have a hat or take precautions against the bright light to his detriment.
As the two work their way through the clues of a ritually murdered woman and the symbolism of items found in or near her body, it all feels rather forced. The supernatural elements feel played for red herrings that pan out to a disappointing and basic resolution.
There are some big questions at the heart of the story about what makes a life meaningful. Such as the struggle of the individual in larger systems. Or living with the choices you've made even if they've caused harm for others.
Recommended to readers of atmospheric noir, Cold War thrillers or historical fiction graphic novels.
I received a free digital version of this book via NetGalley thanks to the publisher.
Agent Collins, close to completing a long career, does not have much else to show for life. Thanks to the necessity of national needs, his retirement is delayed and he is hastily sent to the Diomede Islands under prepared for both the case and the winter conditions. While told to trust no one, he quickly meets his KGB opposite and they form a working relationship.
The islands are stark, lightly inhabited and full of blinding white light during the long days. There is some commentary of empire versus indigenous lives. Collins struggles to adapt and while warned to dress warmly never seems to have a hat or take precautions against the bright light to his detriment.
As the two work their way through the clues of a ritually murdered woman and the symbolism of items found in or near her body, it all feels rather forced. The supernatural elements feel played for red herrings that pan out to a disappointing and basic resolution.
There are some big questions at the heart of the story about what makes a life meaningful. Such as the struggle of the individual in larger systems. Or living with the choices you've made even if they've caused harm for others.
Recommended to readers of atmospheric noir, Cold War thrillers or historical fiction graphic novels.
I received a free digital version of this book via NetGalley thanks to the publisher.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Szymon Kudrański is a one-man band, writing, drawing, and coloring his own work for No Man’s Land, a creator-owned miniseries published by Image Comics by way of Kudrański’s aptly-named studio, One Man Art Comics.
No Man’s Land sees FBI Agent Collins dispatched to the remote reaches of Alaska at the height of the Cold War under the Kennedy administration. A ritualistically murdered woman has been found in the middle of an ice bridge connecting the US to the Soviet Union, and if the investigation isn’t executed carefully the two countries could find themselves in the middle of a war with this murder scene as the flashpoint. The KGB has sent its own investigator, Sonia Fiodrow, and the two find themselves working together despite the uneasy relationship between their two nations.
Kudrański’s script, at times, feels like a 1960s-era X-Files, given the shades of conspiracy and our fleeting glimpses of the murderer through the cold, foggy, lifeless expanse of snow forcing us to question if they’re human or a monster straight out of Inuit legend. No Man’s Land makes for a nifty arctic noir, although the Polish artist’s writing can be a bit rough around the edges at times.
What isn’t the least bit rough, though, is the artwork. No Man’s Land is a beautiful book to look at, and Kudrański captures the look of the sparsely-populated, middle-of-nowhere Alaskan tundra exquisitely. You can practically feel the cold seeping off the pages thanks to Kudrański’s photorealistic style, and the book has a very cinematic look to it. Kudrański makes each panel feel like a piece of film as he plays with framing and depth of focus, deliberately keeping subjects sharp while other aspects blur out of focus — a handy technique, particularly when a character suffers from the effects of snow blindness.
Given it’s setting, timeframe, subject matter, and execution, No Man Land looks and feels like the bastard offspring of Oliver Stone’s JFK and David Fincher’s Se7en.
No Man’s Land sees FBI Agent Collins dispatched to the remote reaches of Alaska at the height of the Cold War under the Kennedy administration. A ritualistically murdered woman has been found in the middle of an ice bridge connecting the US to the Soviet Union, and if the investigation isn’t executed carefully the two countries could find themselves in the middle of a war with this murder scene as the flashpoint. The KGB has sent its own investigator, Sonia Fiodrow, and the two find themselves working together despite the uneasy relationship between their two nations.
Kudrański’s script, at times, feels like a 1960s-era X-Files, given the shades of conspiracy and our fleeting glimpses of the murderer through the cold, foggy, lifeless expanse of snow forcing us to question if they’re human or a monster straight out of Inuit legend. No Man’s Land makes for a nifty arctic noir, although the Polish artist’s writing can be a bit rough around the edges at times.
What isn’t the least bit rough, though, is the artwork. No Man’s Land is a beautiful book to look at, and Kudrański captures the look of the sparsely-populated, middle-of-nowhere Alaskan tundra exquisitely. You can practically feel the cold seeping off the pages thanks to Kudrański’s photorealistic style, and the book has a very cinematic look to it. Kudrański makes each panel feel like a piece of film as he plays with framing and depth of focus, deliberately keeping subjects sharp while other aspects blur out of focus — a handy technique, particularly when a character suffers from the effects of snow blindness.
Given it’s setting, timeframe, subject matter, and execution, No Man Land looks and feels like the bastard offspring of Oliver Stone’s JFK and David Fincher’s Se7en.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A stark graphic novel set in the frozen north between Alaska and Russia, “No Man's Land” by Szymon Kudrański takes us to 1963 and the Cold War, as an FBI agent and KGB operative try to solve a vicious murder where the body was left in no man’s land, the frozen bridge between the two Diomede Islands, one Soviet and one American.
1963. FBI Agent Collins is getting ready to retire, in fact he is typing out his retirement letter (rather poorly). Just as he’s ready to turn it in he is called out for one more assignment, one that will require tact and experience (and unfortunately cost him his marriage). The body of a young woman was found on the ice bridge joining the USSR and Alaska, between two islands. Collins is to investigate without antagonizing the Soviets or the locals, or starting World War III. Not exactly an easy assignment.
Upon getting to the site he quickly meets KGB Agent Sonia Fiodrow, his Soviet counterpart. Contrary to his boss’ warnings, they establish an uneasy working relationship, as they both try to solve the murder in spite of the overarching political ramifications.
Ritual sacrifice overtones. Mysterious illnesses. A dead Soviet agent. Local customs and traditions about monsters. An abandoned allied base. And, of course, secret agendas and identities that force Agent Collins to make a difficult decision, one with historic global consequences.
A decent take on several Cold War tropes, from agents finding common ground/common cause to one last job before retirement to hidden agendas. Mr. Kudrański’s artwork is fantastic, very appropriate to the mood he is creating, bleak and monochrome with vivid slashes of color, reminds me a bit of the Coldest City (Atomic Blonde) graphic novels. A good read.
I requested and received a free advanced electronic copy from Image Comics via NetGalley. Thank you!
1963. FBI Agent Collins is getting ready to retire, in fact he is typing out his retirement letter (rather poorly). Just as he’s ready to turn it in he is called out for one more assignment, one that will require tact and experience (and unfortunately cost him his marriage). The body of a young woman was found on the ice bridge joining the USSR and Alaska, between two islands. Collins is to investigate without antagonizing the Soviets or the locals, or starting World War III. Not exactly an easy assignment.
Upon getting to the site he quickly meets KGB Agent Sonia Fiodrow, his Soviet counterpart. Contrary to his boss’ warnings, they establish an uneasy working relationship, as they both try to solve the murder in spite of the overarching political ramifications.
Ritual sacrifice overtones. Mysterious illnesses. A dead Soviet agent. Local customs and traditions about monsters. An abandoned allied base. And, of course, secret agendas and identities that force Agent Collins to make a difficult decision, one with historic global consequences.
A decent take on several Cold War tropes, from agents finding common ground/common cause to one last job before retirement to hidden agendas. Mr. Kudrański’s artwork is fantastic, very appropriate to the mood he is creating, bleak and monochrome with vivid slashes of color, reminds me a bit of the Coldest City (Atomic Blonde) graphic novels. A good read.
I requested and received a free advanced electronic copy from Image Comics via NetGalley. Thank you!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Szymon Kudrański’s No Man’s Land is a well-crafted graphic novel that masterfully plants a gripping murder mystery into the heart of Cold War paranoia. Set in 1963 on the frozen ice bridge between Alaska and the USSR, the story follows an unlikely duo: an FBI agent and a KGB operative forced into a fragile partnership to investigate a bizarre, ritualistic murder.
Kudrański brilliantly leverages the titanic, nuclear pressure between two superpowers and filters it down to a chillingly human level. The investigation becomes a high-stakes metaphor for the era itself, where every clue and every moment of mistrust threatens to shatter the fragile stalemate. The plot is captivating and kept me reading from start to finish.
The artwork is perfectly aligned with the story. Kudrański employs a muted, strategic colour palette that evokes both the stark white of the arctic landscape and the grim, grey tension of the geopolitical standoff. The panels are consistently pleasing and purposeful.
While the concluding twist may feel subtly foreshadowed to some, it remains a satisfying and thematically coherent end to a well-built plot. My only criticism is that I was left wishing for a little more—either for the story to be a longer written novel, or simply for more of this excellent graphic novel.
Overall, No Man’s Land is a standout graphic novel: an atmospheric thriller that uses its historical setting not as mere backdrop, but as the very engine of its suspense. This one is for fans of historical fiction, Cold War drama, or simply a damn good detective story rendered in stunning visuals. Highly recommended.
A big thank you to NetGalley and Image comics for providing this book for review for free, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
#NoMansLand #NetGalley.
Kudrański brilliantly leverages the titanic, nuclear pressure between two superpowers and filters it down to a chillingly human level. The investigation becomes a high-stakes metaphor for the era itself, where every clue and every moment of mistrust threatens to shatter the fragile stalemate. The plot is captivating and kept me reading from start to finish.
The artwork is perfectly aligned with the story. Kudrański employs a muted, strategic colour palette that evokes both the stark white of the arctic landscape and the grim, grey tension of the geopolitical standoff. The panels are consistently pleasing and purposeful.
While the concluding twist may feel subtly foreshadowed to some, it remains a satisfying and thematically coherent end to a well-built plot. My only criticism is that I was left wishing for a little more—either for the story to be a longer written novel, or simply for more of this excellent graphic novel.
Overall, No Man’s Land is a standout graphic novel: an atmospheric thriller that uses its historical setting not as mere backdrop, but as the very engine of its suspense. This one is for fans of historical fiction, Cold War drama, or simply a damn good detective story rendered in stunning visuals. Highly recommended.
A big thank you to NetGalley and Image comics for providing this book for review for free, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
#NoMansLand #NetGalley.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Look, the art in No Man’s Land is decent, but even Szymon Kudrański’s best sketches can’t save this absolute drag of a story. It’s marketed as a slow burn, but it’s honestly so slow it almost never actually burns...it just sits there. The pacing is totally off, and the whole thing feels messy and uninspiring. You’re basically stuck trekking through a plot that doesn't seem to go anywhere, making the entire reading experience feel like a chore rather than a hook.
The biggest offender here is the dialogue; there are wayyyy too many needless conversations that don't add anything to the vibe. It’s just page after page of wordy filler featuring characters who are, frankly, boring as hell. Between the bad plotting and the stagnant energy, the book just feels hollow. It’s a bummer because it looks cool, but at the end of the day, it's just a disorganized, boring slog that never finds its spark.
The biggest offender here is the dialogue; there are wayyyy too many needless conversations that don't add anything to the vibe. It’s just page after page of wordy filler featuring characters who are, frankly, boring as hell. Between the bad plotting and the stagnant energy, the book just feels hollow. It’s a bummer because it looks cool, but at the end of the day, it's just a disorganized, boring slog that never finds its spark.
December 9, 2025
“No Man’s Land” by Szymon Kudranski is an absolutely beautiful graphic novel. Not the subject, mind you, but the artwork. I kept having to remind myself to read the words because I was soaking in the artwork.
The story? Oh, it’s good.
We are in the middle of the Cold War. A body has been found in a unique spot. An ice bridge that connects Russia with the United States. If one were to be assigned to investigate, you must be cautious. One misstep, and you are going to be arrested as a spy. So, two investigators, one from America and one from Russia, are in the middle of a political conundrum while trying to figure who, or what, committed this atrocity.
And the consequences of the investigation? You will find out in the last few panels.
Epic.
Historic, even.
I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.
The story? Oh, it’s good.
We are in the middle of the Cold War. A body has been found in a unique spot. An ice bridge that connects Russia with the United States. If one were to be assigned to investigate, you must be cautious. One misstep, and you are going to be arrested as a spy. So, two investigators, one from America and one from Russia, are in the middle of a political conundrum while trying to figure who, or what, committed this atrocity.
And the consequences of the investigation? You will find out in the last few panels.
Epic.
Historic, even.
I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.
December 9, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley and Image Comics for the ARC!
This was a really cool, atmospheric, graphic novel. "No Man's Land," follows an American FBI agent who is sent to an area between Russia and the US to investigate the murder of an unidentified woman. While there, he must work alongside a KGB agent, all while maintaining complete secrecy, in hopes of avoiding international scandal.
I really enjoyed this story. It took the "I'm getting too old for this" trope and used it in a very cool way. I really loved the art and thought the bright white of the frozen landscape really made the color more impactful, when used.
Again, I feel like Image Comics rarely misses and this was another example of them nailing a really cool concept.
This was a really cool, atmospheric, graphic novel. "No Man's Land," follows an American FBI agent who is sent to an area between Russia and the US to investigate the murder of an unidentified woman. While there, he must work alongside a KGB agent, all while maintaining complete secrecy, in hopes of avoiding international scandal.
I really enjoyed this story. It took the "I'm getting too old for this" trope and used it in a very cool way. I really loved the art and thought the bright white of the frozen landscape really made the color more impactful, when used.
Again, I feel like Image Comics rarely misses and this was another example of them nailing a really cool concept.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
It's 1963 and there's been a murder in the middle of the ice bridge that connects US and Soviet territory; the FBI and KGB both investigate, with the specter of the Cold War haunting the search for the killer.
First, the opening text sets the perfect tone: there's a chilling irony in not being sure if it's speaking of the US, the Soviet Union, or both. The art does a magnificent job of maintaining the feeling, with its grey impressionistic look.
Where the book fumbles is in the actual story. It works well for three issues, but then in the fourth and final part everything is neatly tied up. The ending feels completely unearned.
Three and a half stars.
Received via NetGalley.
First, the opening text sets the perfect tone: there's a chilling irony in not being sure if it's speaking of the US, the Soviet Union, or both. The art does a magnificent job of maintaining the feeling, with its grey impressionistic look.
Where the book fumbles is in the actual story. It works well for three issues, but then in the fourth and final part everything is neatly tied up. The ending feels completely unearned.
Three and a half stars.
Received via NetGalley.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
True Detective if it was boring and droned on and on. For someone that is an artist first, Kodranski loves to ramble on about nothing. The story is about a body found on the land bridge between Russia and the U.S. during the Cold War. A lone FBI agent and a KGB officer sort of need to work together to uncover what happened. The whole thing just felt like a waste of time. At least the setting finally made Kudranski abandon his overindulgence with black pencil that usually occurs with his art.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Collins is ready to finally hang his hat up from his service to the FBI, but the Director has other plans. A woman’s body has been terribly mutilated on the ice bridge dividing the USA and Russia. Collins must work together with a KGB agent named Fiodrow to solve the case, find the killer, and prevent a nuclear war between the two countries.
This is a serious, suspenseful graphic novel and is definitely worth the read.
#ThxNetGalley #SzymonKudranski #NoMansLand
This is a serious, suspenseful graphic novel and is definitely worth the read.
#ThxNetGalley #SzymonKudranski #NoMansLand
Review of advance copy
Kudranski's style can be a little jarring for casual comics fans, but his writing and art pairs perfectly in No Man's Land; a tale in the vein of Se7en or Crimson Rivers, with a historical fiction twist. Definitely recommended for fans of dark crime stories.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Personally, I found the art unappealing and in general the story didn’t have enough momentum to keep things moving past the idea that it was ~sort of~ like True Detective.
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December 27, 2025I read all four issues, I'd give it 3-4 stars probably.
Review of advance copy received from Otros
buena premisa aunque el dibujo te hacía perder a veces el hilo
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