Penultiman

"Both funny and compelling... By starting with a baseline understanding of superheroics that we can all get behind, and then throwing the rulebook out the window almost immediately, Peyer and Robinson allow themselves to skip all the predictable bits of worldbuilding we might expect from another new superhero book. Instead they aim for unpredictable worldbuilding, propelling us headlong through the story with Peyer's lean and witty script and Robinson's delightful, classic-yet-singular art. ... I can't wait to see where this playful new series goes next."
-SYFY WIRE


"Penultiman #1 is an interesting comic with what feels like a new take on the examination of the superhero ... Peyer infuses the comic with a lot of humor. ...That humorous tone is helped by the art of Alan Robinson who's joined by Lee Loughridge on color and Rob Steen with lettering. ... It's definitely a comic to keep an eye on and might be one that gets folks buzzing."
-GRAPHIC POLICY


"In Penultiman, Peyer plays with the dueling idea of a superhero's burden versus responsibility, and he toys with the assumption of a superhero as a better version of ourselves. All the while, Robinson and Loghridge complement the script with a silver age art style that works well enough to throw the reader off guard compared to the existential dilemma conjured by the narrative."
-PANEL PATTER


"So smartly written... extremely interesting and at times very poignant... I am thrilled by the way this is being told. The story & plot development...is impeccably rendered. ... The interiors here are amazing. I have always been a fan of Alan's work and he's got one of the most amazing comic book style illustrations I have ever seen. ... Ahoy along with Tom and Alan are all still at the top of their game. ... Such a joy to read... this is why comics are made in the first place."
-READING WITH A FLIGHT RING


"AHOY is onto another winner with Penultiman #1.... Penultiman hits some poignantly existential notes for a comic about a superhero that hails from the 91st century. Don't let the colorful characters like Zev Zolo tell you otherwise: this is a thought-provoking comic. ... It's impossible to talk about this comic without heaping praise onto Alan Robinson. There's a Silver Age appeal to Penultiman's design, and Robinson manages to play up the larger than life aspects of the character while giving him emotional depth. ... Penutliman's existence feels like something to be grateful for after the summer of 2020. ... This is a series to follow."
-ADVENTURES IN POOR TASTE