Shadowhawk, Vol. 1: Out of the shadows

Shadowhawk (Collected Editions) #1-4

by Jim Valentino, Chance Wolf, Brad W. Foster

This trade paperback by Jim Valentino collects early appearances of the mysterious hero including issues #1-4, and the short stories from Youngblood #2, Operation: Urban Storm, and Image Comics #0. Plus, a special bonus feature showcases the ShadowHawk that might have been, as envisioned by artist Mark Texeira! Cover features silver foil embossing and red holo-foil.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels

136 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Jim Valentino is an American writer, penciler, editor and publisher of comic books. He is a co-founder of Image Comics and served as the company's publisher from 1999-2004. Jim created such diverse series as normalman, A Touch of Silver, Vignettes and ShadowHawk. He also wrote and drew Guardians of the Galaxy for Marvel Comcs.

He currently heads his own imprint at Image called Shadowline which publishes Rat Queens, Faster Than Light, Jimmie Robinson, Ted McKeever and more.

Reviews

[Alessandro · Rating 3 out of 5]

A typical comics story from the 1990s. Although the drawings are not bad, and neither is the composition of the boards, in comparison with today's stories these do not really seem to have the necessary verve. The character is the classic vigilante who somewhat mimics Batman, but without having his charisma. Let us hope that the subsequent stories will be better than this one.

[Aerin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting enough, a little hard to follow at points, but like with all of the early image books the art is the star of the show, and it’s great! Hard to tell if this book is trying to toy with the idea of an aggressive vigilante being as bad as the criminals, or if the book is just treating Shadowhawk like he’s plain-and-simply awesome

[Jacob · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall an interesting story and good concept, I have a little difficulty caring for or cheering on the “hero” of this title as he is as bad as the criminals he attacks. I’m not a vigilante story fan. Artwork is very enjoyable to see.

[Barry Hammock · Rating 5 out of 5]

The grittiness of Batman, the same mission as Batman, but with a more lax moral code.