This comic will make you think twice the next time you make a payment online or save something to a cloud. And the irony is that this comic is only available online. In a trendy move, the creators behind Panel Syndicate have made their comic available in digital format only, for the low low price of whatever the hell you want! Funds from sales will be used to publish future issues, which have been made available worldwide, with increasing translations available.
The Private Eye is a futuristic throwback with generous nods to the detective stories of yesteryear. Technology exists and pops up in unexpected places, but with everyone now fearful of revealing who they really are, all the things we take for granted now, like cellphones and driver's licenses, are dangerous commodities to own. The world presented is recognizable as a very possible, not so distant future. I'm reminded of the recent #Nymwars that occurred when Google+ demanded that users give up their pseudonyms. Many of us ended up conceding, despite knowing full well that the purpose behind Google's decision is all about marketing to advertisers who want to market to us.
Normally, I am very lenient when reviewing the first few books in a new comic. I allow a grace period for the stories and characters to present themselves and develop. But sometimes, the creators really nail everything in the first go. That's the case here with the characters, the society and then the mystery pouncing on the reader and firmly taking hold. Toss in some sleek art, and I was sold.
4 of 5 stars
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