Buy The Wraith #0

CREDITS
Writer: Frank Dirscherl.
Penciller: Jim Taylor, Phillip Greene.
Inker: Jeff Austin.
Letterer: Dave Rothe.
Cover: Matt Haley.
Price: $2.25USD/$3.30AUD

The Wraith Dread Avenger of the Underworld ®, sallies forth in his very first adventure. The Wraith #0 acts as an introductory tale, setting the scene, to allow readers to delve into who these characters are and the kind of world they live in, readying them for the beginning of the storyline-proper in The Wraith #1.

Learn the background of Paul Sanderson aka The Wraith, his life and experiences, see his associates in action, and witness how Michael Reeve and Leena Patterson fit into all this. Drama and action at its best! 24 pages, B&W. SRP $2.25USD/$3.30AUD. Now available!

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Words of praise for The Wraith #0

"The writing and artwork are top-notch..."
- Jonathan Bunting

"IT WAS GREAT!!!!"
- Phil Gearheart

"I enjoyed the simple yet complicated layout of the story."
- Jermayn Parker

"Looks pretty darn slick! I must say that the paper quality is quite excellent!"
- Derek Henderson

"...the interior art is of a great quality...a great first effort..."
- Darren Close - writer 'Killeroo'

"...it was awesome! It does have the pulp feel Frank was shooting for, but it has so much more. It's contemporary in it's own right but still stays true to the older pulp comics."
- Stephen J. Semones - Sir Reel Films

"The Wraith is an extremely polished and very professional piece of work. Gorgeous artwork, reminiscent of classic adventure comic strip art like Alex Raymond gave this a lovely, timeless feel...I felt the scripting...hit the mark..."
- Pol Rua

"I love the coloring job and specially the "glowing" eyes on the chest of the character."
- Guillermo del Toro - director Blade II, Hellboy

"Frank Dirscherl's writing is okay... the art by Jim Tayor and Jeff Austin is...very nice..."
- Steven Grant - writer 'The Punisher,' 'Legends of the Dark Knight' etc.

"It's an enjoyable read and sure to be a prelude to a good series...I'm glad I ordered it."
- Terry Maltos - Al Rio's artistic representative

"Good stuff."
- Randy Kintz

"The pencil work of Taylor and Greene comes together seamlessly...they both possess a strong sense of anatomy and a quality to their style that really harkens back to the comics of the 70s and 80s. Inker Jeff Austin does a fine job of enhancing their style and coats over their pencils in a cohesive manner that brings the art together very well. I’m willing to bet his inking is a strong part of what makes the two pencilers come together so well...the physical quality of this comic speaks volumes for their ability to put out a nice product...it has the potential to entertain fans of the old Bronze Age comic style."
- Mike Bullock, Broken Frontier

"I think the concept is kind of cool. At first I thought it was just a Batman rif then reading more I see that there is a little more to it than that. If I understand the whole deal behind the guy being able to transfer his powers correctly then that is a pretty cool twist on it too...(the) art has grown quite a bit like I've said before."
- Andy Smith, artist 'Hawkman,' 'GI Joe,' etc.

"The Wraith #0 is the first comic that I've purchased from comiXpress...very nice, actually. Strong blacks, vibrant color covers...The art in the book is an overall success. The inking by Jeff Austin is a masterful, classic style."
- Wesley Boyd

"Damn The Wraith #0 is good. Well paced with just enough info to get into the characters but enough left open to want to come back for more. Art by Taylor and Austin is beautiful, akin to the style not much seen in comics today. I'll definitely be there for The Wraith #1."
- John Smith

"Your characters and concepts do indeed look intriguing...from what I have seen in your prelims I look forward to seeing how everything evolves here..."
Alex Saviuk, artist 'The Flash,' 'Air Wave,' 'The Phantom,' etc.

"As I got further into the book, I started hoping Frank would deviate from the Batman feel. He did, so it's all good. Art was good, if not amazing, but very in keeping with the vision Frank's obviously going for. Nice story, good set-up. Some of the dialogue is more believable than others, but all in all, pretty solid. Hurry up with #1!"
- JS Roberts (via Onyxcross Forum)

"I finally got your comic this week...really enjoyed it, issue 0 sets up things quite nicely. I love the throwback 80's pencils, and the feel of it. I love the references to The Shadow comics and the pulp feel...looking forward to more..."
- James Redington, Silver Bullet Comics

"The Wraith is an interesting concept. Not an original concept, but it is interesting. Reading this issue I notice a few things that stick out. The art is great. It has a nice old school look that holds up well to modern comics. The inks are sharp and the layouts are solid...I have to say the writing is solid and safe. There are a few similar concepts to a certain pointy eared Dark Knight, but it is a nice take on an old concept. I like the pulp feel of the story and I would like to see where this is going next. There could be more action, but this is an introduction comic after all...I left this comic knowing who The Wraith is and somewhat intrigued where it is going...The pre-press on this was fine... The Pitt Grade: B."
- NYXX, NYXXUnderground

"The Wraith is professionally executed for the most part...Dirscherl names in his intro creators like Gerry Conway and Steve Englehart and pulp characters like The Shadow and The Spider, and The Wraith is definitely a book that wears those influences on its sleeve. The Wraith is an archetype, and his story, about taking down the one untouchable crimelord and choosing a successor, is likewise archetypal...there's nothing wrong with the general professionalism at work here. Dirscherl introduces his cast effectively and cleanly, like a "done in one" comic of old, and the artwork by Taylor and Austin is clean and effective, with some especially nice work on backdrop details like The Wraith's car, landmarks from his world tour or the impressive "Wraith-cave" set."
- Randy Lander, The Fourth Rail

"I just got The Wraith #0 in the mail, and I must say I'm disappointed. I was expecting a fair comic book, and I got the Best. Book. Ever. Wow! The art and the characters are excellent, and you really captured the essence of what made comics great back in the 70's and 80's. I can't wait for all that's coming up Wraith-wise this year, and next."
- Benjamin Pearson

"This is the first comic I purchased from comiXpress to see what type of quality their comics were...The artwork is pretty good."
- Corey Taylor (via comiXpress)

"Overall a good read. The artwork is top shelf. The writing offers the story a lot of possibilities for the future."
- Red Devil (via The Planet forum)

"Good job!!!!"
- Sam Hung

"The Wraith #0 is a very well done introduction to this genre. As Frank points out at the end of the book, he pays homage to the pulp heroes The Shadow and The Spider...What Frank bring to the table here is a fresh look at an old concept: a member of the idle rich decides to use his resources to fight injustice. Frank's WRAITH is quite a well done character with good writing. Frank has delivered an fresh and enjoyable read while maintaining a unique voice inside an older concept. As readers, we can't ask for much more."
- Kevin Noel Olson (via comiXpress)

"If anything can sum-up Frank Dirschel, creator of the pulp-styled superhero character The Wraith, it would have to be tenacity. Dirschel has pursued his character for years through prose, comics, and more recently a short film. The Wraith pays homage to many pulp predecessors including The Shadow, The Spider, and even to Batman; but maintains a uniqueness all its own...With impressive pencils by Jim Taylor and Phillip Greene, The Wraith #0 is well scripted and well drawn. While not truly a complete story it is an interesting and full introduction to the character, his world, and his nemesis; a task an issue #0 should do. The Wraith #0 is an enlightening journey into the darkness of superhero fiction, and a worthy entry into both pulpdom and comicdom."
- Kevin Noel Olson, Silver Bullet Comics

"Have just received The Wraith #0 from comiXpress, and I have to say I'm impressed. Can't wait for #1 & #2, hope they aren't delayed. Keep up the good work, and good luck for the future."
- Ian Yates (via comiXpress)

"For what it's worth...I've read the issue, and personally I can't wait for the subsequent issues. The Wraith is an interesting character, and the art is excellent. There are bound to be comparisons with Batman, there are whenever a hero works at night (Daredevil, Moon Knight etc) but so what, who cares?! The characters, and story have their own identity and I found it to be an excellent read. Each to their own I suppose..."
- Ian Yates (via comiXpress)