Ignition Press July 22, 2026

Sicko #1

◄ Sicko #1 ►
Series
9.1

Critic Rating

4 Reviews
7.5

User Rating

1 Reviews
Writer Tini Howard
Artist Amilcar Pinna
Cover Price $4.99

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger...at least, that’s what healthy people say.

Valentine Virago has always struggled with her health. Her rare autoimmune disorder has defied all treatment, and as she grew older, it defied even classification. You see, Valentine can take her immune system and weaponize it. What would just be a normal sneeze to the rest of us, she can turn into a projectile of bloody miasma. Just as a start.

Fed up with being a test subject, poked and prodded by pushy doctors, Valentine has gone on the lam in search of the freedom to be herself. Unfortunately, interested parties want her back in more

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  • 10

    Nerd Initiative - Eda Thomas Bagwell

    Jul 22, 2026

    If this first issue is an indicator of things to come, then you can rest assured “Sicko” will knock your socks off! This first issue is an absolutely incredible promise with fantastic character work and design. If this isn’t already on your radar, it should be. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg

    Jul 15, 2026

    Sicko is a fresh new series blending raw emotion with some suspense horrify moments. Tini Howard transforms illness into something compelling and visualized by Amilcar Pinna in a way that is beautiful, yet terrifying. I’m all in to see where Valentine Virago’s story goes next. Read Full Review

  • 8.9

    Graphic Policy - Logan Dalton

    Jul 26, 2026

    This issue has Breaking Bad pilot energy, but swap the blue meth for prescription pills. I’m definitely along for the ride. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    AIPT - Chris Coplan

    Jul 21, 2026

    With a catchy gimmick as a way in, 'Sicko' #1 is ultimately this thoughtful, unflinching examination of health, sickness, death/mortality, and how life is for fighting back. Read Full Review

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  • 7.5

    Screaming Enigma

    Jul 22, 2026

    Pretty solid start here. Not quite the level of quality I was hoping for, but still good. The best part of this was the depiction of someone with a chronic illness constantly dealing with the healthcare system, which I thought was just well-done. The concept of her using her condition against people is interesting, though it’s not something we see a whole lot here, which is completely fine. Looking forward to more.

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