Issue: Xenoholics #1
Writer: Joshua Williamson
Artist: Seth Damoose
Cover: Dan Duncan
Publisher: Image Comics – Shadowline
Release Date: October 2011
Pages: 28
Price: $3.50
“Are you addicted to aliens? Late night Encounters? Abductions? Probes? The XenoHolics are here to help!
Because everyone thinks they’re a bunch of nutcases, a support group
that claims aliens abducted them try to prove that aliens are real. But
that’s much easier said than done and they find themselves caught up in
not just ONE government conspiracy, but TWO. Oh, yeah and along the way
they learn who is lying about being abducted? and who is telling the
truth. “
Dying Breath: 4.5 out of 5
THE ALIENS ARE COMING! THE ALIENS ARE COMING! At least some people think so, and that is what leads me to check out Xenoholics
by Williamson and Damoose. I have to admit I am a fan of Josh’s writing
so this one was a no-brainer pick up for me. The story is full of
mystery, jokes and great progression. I love the way that this issue
started, giving the background on a specific member of the cast, and
then leading into the group. Like I said there are great jokes here, but
the story is also very entertaining on all levels, a solid read. I have
seen Seth’s work before in the amazing Nightmare World books, so I am
no stranger to what he brings to the table. What works here is Damoose’s
style, which had a cartoonish feel to it that just lends to the story
so perfectly. I loved the scenes where I saw the group at their homes.
This team is setting down the foundation to what I know will be a great
series. The writing is amazing, the concept is engaging and the art is
the final nail in the coffin. This book is easily the newest member of
my group of books that I call “Decapitated Dan’s books you need to
read!”
Artwork: 4.5 out of 5 • Story: 4.5 out of 5
