The Deep: The Vanishing Island #1

The Deep

by Tom Taylor, James Brouwer (Illustrator), Wolfgang Bylsma (Editor)

When an island is 'completely not hit by a tsunami', a new investigation begins for the daring aquanauts, the Nekton family!

Genres: Comics

27 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 8, 2016

About the author

Once a professional juggler and fire eater, Tom Taylor is a #1 New York Times Bestselling, multi-award-winning comic book writer, playwright and screenwriter.

Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.

He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.

He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.

Reviews

[Bookishrealm · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a first issue, The Deep did a pretty good job introducing characters and building the plot. We’re introduced to a family that has a submarine of sorts that can dive deep into the ocean with ease. Apparently the father of the family is obsessed with old maps, particularly one that points to the fact that there could be extremely dangerous creatures in the ocean. I won’t go into more because it will spoil where the rest of this issue goes; however, I enjoyed the characters. The family dynamic is pretty interesting and I’m curious in seeing where this story goes.

[Jazy · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Spoilerish) I Really enjoyed this. Excited to read more of their adventures, great concept. Fascinated by Atlantis myself and just the underwater world we know so little about. Loved the artwork too!