Sparrow and Crowe: The Demoniac of Los Angeles combines old-school horror with modern cinematic storytelling. Issue #1 begins the epic face-off of Sparrow and Crowe against Crowe’s biggest failure and greatest enemy when a powerful demon possesses the daughter of a Los Angeles crimelord. It’s a catch-22 for the duo, as they’re struck between both hell and the mob, with the girls life hanging in the balance.

I need to admit here that this comic book is one of the better comic books I have read so far. 

This comic book is a pretty confident, character-forward occult which managed to hook me in completely. Because it blends demonology with down-on-his-luck PI vibe which I found to to be very interesting, enjoyable and fun.

This comic book has a sharp, moody, and tightly paced storyline which I enjoyed a lot in this comic book. From the beginning of this comic book this comic book was able to hook me into it without over-explaining its universe or its lore. Which made me give this comic book some extra points for doing.

This comic book marries urban horror and hardboiled detective beats with ease, giving familiar tropes a fresh, pulpy edge. Which I personally had a lot of fun with while reading this comic book which is the main reason why I gave this comic book such a hide rating as I did.

There is a lot of character chemistry in this comic book between the 2 main characters of this comic book. Crowe’s weary skepticism plays nicely against Sparrow’s sharper instincts; their banter adds warmth to the bleakness. Which gave both of the characters more depth and more personalities.

The narrative of this comic book is sharp and focused. The plot line of this comic book keeps the case central while hinting at deeper mythos, resisting the urge to dump lore.

The atmosphere of this comic book has a tangible sense of dread runs through this comic book which involves the rituals which this comic book has feel dangerous, not decorative.

The visuals of this comic book favors grit and shadow, with compositions that emphasize isolation and menace. Creature design and sigil work are evocative without going overboard.

But I need to admit here that I wasnt a big fan of the artwork of this comic book which is the main reason why I gave this comic book 4 stars instead of 5. And which is the only problem I had with this comic book.

I Give This Book 4 / 5