Simon Spurrier has worked on Gutsville, Silver Surfer, Ghost Rider, X-Men, and web comics Disenchanted and Crossed: Wish You Were Here Artist P.J. Holden is a regular on the UK legendary sci-fi comic, 2000 AD
"Spurrier's storytelling is crisp and straightforward, while having complex workings beneath the main narrative that explore quite comprehensively the concepts of life, death, predetermination, free will, and reincarnation. Artist Holden (Judge Dredd) provides expressive artwork that demarcates life in lustrous color and the afterlife in stark black-and-white illustrations accentuated by flowing grey ink washes. Tensions run high in this volume, setting up a truly engrossing read." - Library Journal - starred review
"Finally, the head-spinning adventure 'Numbercruncher' is
collected for the first time ever in this single gorgeous hardback
volume!" - The Cult Den "Numbercruncher is one of the
sleeping giants of recent comics and if you like clever stories
that are fantastical and deal in high concepts while remaining
earthy and humorous, and even managing to be disarmingly violent,
then don't miss this book." - Bleeding Cool "I was thoroughly
impressed with Si Spurrier's storytelling." - Comic Bastards "I
highly recommend Numbercruncher to anyone who is looking for a
dark, smart story." - Hero Nuggets "One hell of a story." -
Nerdophiles "The ending so cleverly and so beautifully wraps
everything up in a nice little bow, that you can't help but be
impressed. It's surprising and fresh and a whole lot of fun." -
Fanboy Comics "PJ Holden's pencils and Jordie Bellaire's colors
combine in an imaginative fashion. Holden's pencils really get a
chance to shine in the world of numbers." - Comicosity "If you find
yourself bored with tights and capes and looking for a sweet and
sour take on love, NUMBERCRUNCHER adds up in every way
imaginable." - AICN "This is one clever comic book. If you like
fiction that makes you think this might be exactly what you're
looking for, because there are layers upon layers in this book
that'll keep you guessing as to the intentions and actions of the
protagonist. By book's end you'll find yourself enjoying one hell
of a love story and one complex, intricate science fiction story."
- Adventures in Poor Taste "A comic book that actually makes you
think and reflect on life." - Retrenders "It is brilliant,
thoughtful, complex and an amazing work of artistic expression as
well. A great collaborative work that I'm thrilled to have in my
library." - SciFi Mafia "Numbercruncher confirms that
Spurrier is emerging a major talent" - Nerds Unchained "A deep,
moving and even surprising love story that will shake the
foundations of the universe it occupies." - Pop Cults "One of the
more interesting graphic novels I've read in awhile." - Awkward
Geeks "Compelling reading" - Borg "Spurrier's spiky, ruthless story
and the best work of Holden's career make NUMBERCRUNCHER a sheer
dirty joy."
- Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan, Red, Gun Machine) "Holden's art
is a strange mash-up of Steve Parkhouse and John Romita
Jr., and colorist Jordie Bellaire's artistry is just gorgeous -
deep
and rich colors that make each page just pop out.
Numbercruncher #1 is
inventive, unpredictable and engaging! 4 out of 5 stars!" - Comic
Book Resources "A severely interesting new series that bucks your
expectations at
nearly every turn. If you're a fan of books like Punk Rock
Jesus, The
Filth, or The Unwritten, give Numbercruncher a
shot. 8.4 out of 10!" - IGN "I can say with the utmost statistical
certainty I'm intrigued to read
more this summer." - Ain't It Cool
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