Matt Garvey Comics
THE SKIM #1 (Physical Comic | 24 Pages | Includes FREE Digital Copy)
THE SKIM #1 (Physical Comic | 24 Pages | Includes FREE Digital Copy)
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THE SKIM #1 (Physical Comic | 24 Pages | Includes FREE Digital Copy)
Crime Thriller – Nevada, 1989
The plan is simple.
The target is invisible.
And the moment they hit it… everything goes wrong.
HOW DO YOU ROB A CASINO… WITHOUT ROBBING A CASINO?
You go after the skim.
Mob money.
Off the books.
Driven into the desert like clockwork.
A courier.
A case.
An empty road.
Easy.
Until it isn’t.
THIS ISN’T A HEIST STORY
No masks.
No master thieves.
No clever escape plan.
Just desperate people… making a bad decision.
And once the skim gets hit?
The house doesn’t just want its money back.
It wants names.
Blood.
Answers.
START HERE: ISSUE #1
This is the opening chapter of The Skim — a grounded crime thriller where every move pushes things further out of control.
If you’re stepping in, this is where it begins.
WHAT YOU GET
- 24 pages of full-colour crime storytelling
- High-quality physical comic book
- FREE digital edition included
- A raw, self-contained first chapter that pulls you straight in
WHY THIS ONE HITS
- Gritty, realistic crime storytelling
- A slow, inevitable spiral once things go wrong
- Tension that builds from the first page
- No heroes. No clean outcomes.
PERFECT FOR FANS OF
Sin City, Scalped, 100 Bullets, Casino, No Country for Old Men
COMIC DETAILS
- Format: US standard comic size
- Interior: 150gsm silk paper (rich colours, deep blacks)
- Cover: 200gsm gloss laminated stock
- Includes: FREE digital copy
- Age Rating: 16+ (violence, mature themes, strong language)
CREATIVE TEAM
- Written & Lettered by: Matt Garvey
- Art by: Martin Hrastić
- Colours by: Jim Clarke
This isn’t about pulling off the perfect job.
It’s about what happens after.
Order now and start reading instantly (with your FREE digital copy).
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Absolutely loved it !
Got the printed copy via Kickstarter and it is a true work of art.
Great story (really looking forward to reading the next installment) with what seems a straightforward plot only for the twist to kick in.
Loved the artwork and layout.
More please
You know the term "One Trick Pony"? Matt Garvey is the opposite of that...like a "Multiple Trick Horse" if you will. You see, I have been a fan of Matt's work since the early days with stuff like Chunks and Cordelia Swift. Despite having read most of his work, I don't think I can pin down a stereotypical Matt Garvey comic. He is always going to surprise you with something new. And as someone who has been reading comics for decades, I love a surprise.
I won't spoil the Skim. It doesn't go where I thought it would. If you like books like 100 Bullets or Criminal, I think it will be right up your alley.
I have to call out the art by Martin Hrastic. I wasn't familiar with his work before this, but I love how he framed the story. Everything is just a little too close, a little too intense, like the story is unfolding right in front of you.
Roll on issue 2 please.
As a long term backer/reader, this was a significant change of pace by Matt Garvey and no bad thingat that. This crime caper is based on a great idea, with a nice curve-ball to set up future installments. And really effective ilustrations by Martin Hrastić (I was also one of the lucky few Kickstarter backers to get a slabbed copy - Cheers Matt !). Looking forward to issue #2 to see how this unfolds (and what other twists Matt throws in).
Looking forward to part 2! Backed in Kickstarter and got lovely alt cover printed copy. Dare I say it, has a Brubaker & Phillips Criminal feel but very much its own take. If you’re a Criminal fan it’s a must buy. Be great to see what comes next from these creators!
Another very enjoyable comic from Matt Garvey.
I pledged on Kickstarter for the printed copy, but I'll say here, made the mistake of reading the pdf.... BUY A PRINTED COPY!
The artwork is truly glorious, and is not done justice on the pdf.
I'm very much looking forward to part 2.