The Third Eye Comics blog has Skullkickers #5 as one of their feature books of the week.

\”Skullkickers brings a fresh, unique spin to the world of comics that keeps us on the edge of our seats with each and every issue.\”…\”Imagine DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS mixed with buddy movies like LETHAL WEAPON or THE HANGOVER, and that sums it up pretty well.\”

David Harper of Multiversity Comics is smitten with Skullkickers #5, gives the issue a 9/10 and enthusiastically encourages comic fans to get on board.

\”This comic is pound-for-pound more entertaining than pretty much any comic on the market\”…\”If you\’re missing out on Skullkickers, you\’re missing out on one of the best times in comics.\”

Dan Royer at From the Tomb Magazine is ecstatic about Skullkickers #5, which arrives in stores this Wednesday January 26th.

\”Issue #5 just solidifies why this series and this first arc should have been in your reading pile. If they aren’t, don’t sweat it just yet you can get the trade. This book started off as just a fun read and quickly jumped to the top of my reading pile on a monthly basis. Just plain and simple I like it, I love it and I want some more … SKULLKICKERS!\”

Comic Buzz is the first site with an advance review of Skullkickers #5 and they\’re thoroughly pleased with how our first story arc wraps up.

\”Some comics can be just \’product\’ others well crafted but a little soulless. Then you get comics like this one which are full of energy, enthusiasm and are imbued with the obvious sense of passion and fun that went into the creation of the comic in your hands. It seems that from the writer and artist to the colorist and inker to the letterer and the guy that got lunch that month, they all gave it their all. Everyone seems like they’re enjoying what they do, they believe in the comic and that is what makes the readers evolve into fans.\”

The Pop Culture Network ranks Skullkickers at #6 on their Top 10 Best Comics of 2010.

\”Like Darkwing Duck, Skullkickers is a series that started off strong and kept getting better. But unlike the terror that flaps in the night the best example of what makes this series so much fun is still the debut issue. Set in a medieval fantasy world not unlike Dungeons & Dragons, Skullkickers centers on two unlikely protagonists. A large bald human and dwarf with an extremely short temper.

The first story arc has the two bounty hunters attempting to recover the assassinated body of a royal chancellor. The series is filled with one mishap after another as the duo attempts to survive monsters, rivals and each other. Skullkickers stands apart from other fantasy stories with its unique brand of humor. From the character dialogue and situations to the always entertaining descriptive sound effects Skullkickers has as many laughs as tried-and-true fantasy elements.\”

Lee Barratt at Rock Sound is coming around to Skullkickers fantasy-comedy vibe.

\”…This simply wouldn\’t have worked if Zubkavich wasn\’t so invested in it. Rookie artist Edwin Huang draws with no little enthusiasm too, with each panel having a cartoonish sheen that fits the mood of the title really well. It\’s definitely a comic that doesn\’t take itself too seriously and I can see Skullkickers gaining a cult following. And judging by the sales for the first couple of issues, it looks like it\’s here to stay for a while.\”

iFanboy has listed Skullkickers at #9 on its list of
\’Top 10 New Non-Superhero Series of 2010\’.

9. Skullkickers
There\’s a lot less fantasy in comics than you\’d think. But Skullkickers from Image, written by Jim Zubkavich and drawn by Edwin Huang, is just that and more, with a modern sensibility to boot. A couple of adventurers make their way through a crazy barbaric land, and axe-wielding hijinks ensue. It\’s all good fun.

Dan Royer at \’From the Tomb\’ magazine gets caught up with issues 3 and 4 of Skullkickers and cannot wait to see how our first story arc wraps up.

\”Action ✓, Humor ✓, Horror ✓, the most fun I am having in comics right now ✓. It’s that simple.\”

Comic Book Resources and Robot 6 team-up for a brand new interview all about Skullkickers that includes exclusive artwork and a sneak peek at issue #5!

Skullkickers sneaks its way on to JK Parkin\’s list of \’Favorite Comics From 2010\’.

Morning Glories and Skullkickers: Following in the footsteps of some of my other favorite titles, Chew and Walking Dead, Image launched two new titles this year that I thought had strong debuts. Although these four titles are different in terms of subject matter and tone, The common denominator here seems to be really strong, character-driven stories with a bold voice. And they look great while doing it.