Ask For Mercy Season One: The Key To Forever #1

Ask For Mercy (single issues) #1

by Richard Starkings, Abigail Jill Harding (Artist)

Issue #1 of the action-packed and artistically stunning dark fantasy story from Elephantmen creator, Richard Starkings and breakout talent, Abigail Jill Harding, making her series debut. Ask For Mercy is a World War II fantasy horror story in the tradition of John Carpenter's The Thing and Sandman. Mercy is snatched from her own place and time to join a team of Monster Hunters who are actually Monsters themselves, and together they have to take on a Pantheon of Hideous Creatures summoned to our world by Nazi evil! Part of the Comixology Originals line of exclusive digital content only available on Comixology and Kindle. Read for free as part of your subscription to Comixology Unlimited, Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime. Also available for purchase via Comixology, Kindle and in print via Dark Horse Books.

Genres: Fantasy, Comics, Graphic Novels, Horror, Graphic Novels Comics, Fiction, War

31 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2018

About the author

Richard Starkings is a British comics professional, known for writing the hit sci-fi series ELEPHANTMEN and specializing in lettering, thanks to his award-winning Comicraft lettering studio.

Reviews

[Debra K Warren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this!

This is a very engaging novel and the artwork is very good. I am a anxiously awaiting another edition 📘 😎

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot wait to read more! The artwork was amazing and the story reeled me in quickly

[kitkat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Breathtaking artwork!
Will be continuing the series, it peaked my interest.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Classic comic artwork

Was good interesting story work. Kept me half way interested. The idea is a bit confusing but maybe it will explain it's self later

[Xavier Hugonet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantasy with added Nazis

Another hit from Comixology Originals. The creator of Elephantmen builds an universe reminiscent of Neil Gaiman and Stephen King. A twist on the classic girl with destiny involving Paris and Nazis. And, as all Hellboy readers know, everything is better with Nazis. Plus, we’re 3 issues in, and they haven’t destroyed Paris yet, which is rare enough in an American production to be noted.

As a bonus, it’s free for Comixology Unlimited subscribers and Amazon Primers on Kindle through Prime reading.

[Khae · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's difficult to write a detailed review of a single comic issue as it's only 25 pages long and barely enough time to really get into the story, especially when it's the first issue in the series.

I am curious to find out what happens, so will be looking out for the next issue or wait until the collected volume is released and read it all in one go. Either way, it was a nice introduction and Abigail's artwork is gorgeous, which gives the supernatural setting a feel of its own.

[David Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took a chance because this looked like a Penny Dreadful inspired series. Not too far off. Zipped thru issue #1 and have #2 on my Kindle Fire already. Thanks to Comixology Unlimited. I love a monster hunter story, and throw in some Nazi's (from Indiana Jones sort of) and off we go.

[Lucinda’s Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

Woah!

I tried this to get out of my comfort zone. I’ll admit I’m not a huge comic book reader and usually stick to Marvel or DC(I know, I know, I need to branch out more!). I really thought this was intriguing and cannot wait to read the next part.

[Nicholas Driscoll · Rating 3 out of 5]

That was a fast read. Basically the devil lures a real estate agent into a war-torn hellscape and monsters apparently made from WWII memories or something fight and eat each other. The end to issue one? Weird.

[Inkslinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh! This is such an elegantly drawn comic and though it's only #1 of 6, I'm already in love. The story is just barely getting started, but visually it absolutely has Sandman/Death vibes and enough ambiguity to intrigue!

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmmmmmm....

[Jamie Santos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast pace and fun

I liked this first installment because it was fast pace and keeped me interested. I can't wait to read the next.

[Scott Roche · Rating 5 out of 5]

It has my attention!

Excellent introduction to a world I want to explore. Reminds me of the sandman series. Good dark fantasy. Love the art style.

[John Wood · Rating 3 out of 5]

Art very good!

Art very good. Story very dumb. Other then that I don't have much to say. Nor do I want too.

[Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good start

I like the artwork and the story seems interesting. It's not clear what is going on yet, but it has me intrigued. Looking forward to reading further issues.

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a bit short, but I’m intrigued. Very stylish, and weird, in a good way.

[Rachel]

So Budgie was pretty cool. Otherwise I do not really know what this comic is about yet. The art reminded me a bit of The Sandman.