Stephen Coughlin

Sanctuary Volume One: Fresh Meat Stephen Coughlin

A research station on a secluded island houses a game reserve/sanctuary where the animals seem to be just a tad smarter than the human researchers observing them. The arrival of a Panda bear threatens to upset the delicate balance of life for everyone involved. On the surface everything seems normal enough, but beneath all the cuteness lays something sinister and more than a little creepy. "Sanctuary is like walking into a children's movie and finding Hitchcock actually directed it." Rob McMonigal - Panelpatter.com "This is a brilliantly refreshing take on a whodunit murder mystery where the animals are suspects. With a plot that looks set to twist, turn, and thrill with every issue, Sanctuary is a comic book that is gripping and well worth a look." Rob Richardson- Almostnerdy.com "Ever had the desire for a tale with the heart, designs, and youthful characters of THE LION KING, only set in a murder mystery right out of Agatha Christie? If so, then SANCTUARY is the answer. " Alex Widen- Examiner.com "I found it funny, suspenseful, and well-cartooned. The animals are treated like people, with their own personalities and motivations, and while that's unrealistic, it's also entertaining." Johanna Draper Carlson- Comicsworthreading.com "Sanctuary is an interesting comic, with the murder mystery and the conspiracy and the alliance between animals and humans and all sorts of betrayals and shifts in the story." Greg Burgas- Comics Should Be Good!