Voyeur #1
Creative Team
writer: LEAH WILLIAMS
artist: DAVID BALDÉON
colorist: EVA DE LA CRUZ
letterer: ANDWORLD DESIGN
publisher: IGNITION PRESS
Reviewed by Seth Adrian Romo
Set in the world of art heists, Voyeur #1 introduces readers to Rook, a well-known thief whose latest target places him at an exclusive resort. As he stakes out the exotic location, a guest named Madeline Cabot catches his attention and is more than she appears.
When crafting the perfect cocktail of heist stories–especially tales centered around art and con artists–there are a few required ingredients: international travel, specific knowledge in art history, and a duo with intense chemistry.
Fortunately, readers who pick up Voyer #1, written by Leah Williams with art by David Baldéon and colors by Eva De La Cruz, will not only get their fix, but will certainly be eager to pick up the next issue.
The script from Williams mostly follows the perspective of Rook and his morally questionable actions. As Madeline’s character enters the narrative, her role is not limited to being a romantic interest but is clearly a force to be reckoned with.
The issue drops readers in the middle of Rook’s work as he spies and sneaks around the Koh Kingfisher resort in Thailand in order to steal a nineteenth century impressionist panting, and the pacing makes this a page-turning issue with readers likely frantically hoping there are more panels to be found after the last scene. (Sorry, you will have to wait until October 22, 2025 to find out what happens next.)
Readers should note this is a very mature title and is more than comfortable with tackling spicier topics and scenarios. While some may find Rook and Madeline to remain a mystery by the end of the issue, there is no denying their combination (for better or worse) is going to make one hell of a story.
The art from Baldéon and De la Cruz plays perfectly with the script as there are moments where Rook and Madeline act similarly, resulting in a nice visual connections to how alike the two are.
It helps that Williams’ script doesn’t include excess exposition allowing Baldéon and De La Cruz to tell the story visually in a way that could easily be paired with the perfect soundtrack like a silent film and still convey the same plot. As Williams focuses on the internal monologue of Rook, the insight into an obsessive’s mind feels risqué but will keep the reader intrigued from beginning to end.
Final Verdict
Voyeur #1 is a provocative cat-and-mouse thriller that’s fearlessly bold. This premiere issue teases what is sure to be an exciting series from breakout publisher Ignition Press.
| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Writing | 9.3 |
| Story/Plot | 9.3 |
| Art/Line Work | 9.5 |
| Colors | 9.5 |
| Final Score | 9.4/10 |