"Stunning. Really, that's the only word that comes to mind when I look at this sci-fi comic series about a future where genetically altered humans resemble animals. (It's) one book this elephant will never forget."
— Matt Knicl
, The 217
"On the surface, 'Elephantmen' is a great adventure/action graphic novel that's fast-paced and very much in the vein of film noir and dystopian science fiction, but one doesn't have to do any scratching at all on that surface to find far deeper content."
— dragonwomant
, Fantasy Book Spot
"Visually this hardcover is out of this world, and the presentation is first class. Every page is a story and arguably this — along with the related Hip Flask — is the best SF story I read this year."
— Jay Tomio
, Best Fantasy Book reviews
"Like the creation of Doctor Frankenstein, the personages here bring up questions of how far is too far, and who is the monster. This is as handsome and readable a graphic novel as has been seen to date. (5 out of 5 Vikings)"
— Elgin Carver
, Rack Raids
"The storytelling and realization of the future world are superb."
— Steven Grant
, Permanent Damage
"Elephantmen is science fiction at its very best, a morality tale cloaked under the guise of futuristic noir."
— Tommy
, WTF Entertaintment
"I love the pacing of this book and story. Starkings is just taking his time to build up the story he wants to tell."
— Scott C
, Around Comics podcast forums
"Visually, the various artists give a nod to great dystopias past -- Blade Runner via Neuromancer via Brazil -- but the sepia-tinted color palette and soft, painterly shading set it apart. The character designs in particular are spectacular, and the whole is a lightning-fast but addictive read."
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, Publishers Weekly
"It amazes me what a fantastic series this is, all the way from concept to the final presentation."
— Christopher Neseman
, Around Comics Podcast
"If readers can get lost in the Elephantmen's world -- and I highly recommend that they do -- they also will be rewarded richly with a compilation of art styles in almost every issue."
— Joseph Szadkowski
, Mr. Zad's comic critique
"The guys who put together this book have a flair for graphic design, and I'm sure the design for this hardcover will be as impressive as the contents within it."
— Randy Lander
, Comic Pants
"The unsettling fusion of Bush's worst nightmare of stem cell research and Cheney's wettest dream of armed forces procurement."
— Rich Kreiner
, The Comics Journal
"The amazing Elephantmen hardcover -- if you haven't picked it up, definitely do. Beautifully done."
— Nick
, http://www.variantedition.com/nfblog/?p=203
"If you've been waiting for the trade on this title... it's definitely worth it, because this is a great comic book"
— Greg Burgas
, Comics Should Be Good
"There is considerable quality in story here, but what makes it especially effective is the beautiful and even stunning art."
— Alex Ness
, Pop Thought
"Elephantmen, the brainchild of comic book lettering master Richard Starkings, has something for every reader with its great blend of sci-fi, action, crime noir and humour. It's perfect pulp fiction."
— Jonathan P. Kuehlein
, JPKComics.com
"Self-contained and utterly absorbing. The hardcover gradually immerses you in the world until you're completely submerged in Richard Starkings' original ideas and visions. Highly recommended."
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, MightyGodKing
