The Old West, but not as we know it. Giant steam-powered robots are created to take down invading Martians and armies of killer albino apes in an all-out brawl. The Steam Man, a giant metal man operated by a team of monster hunters, seems to have the town protected and the West under control, until a crazed and powerful vampire comes to town to bring forth the apocalypse!

The Steam Man #1 is an interesting crossover between horror, and steam-punk, with a slight dash of revenge added into the mix. While it may not be steam-punk in the traditional sense, since it lacks airships (from what has been seen so far,) it defiantly has that vibe. Reminds me a little bit of War of the Worlds, if it was re-imagined for a graphic novel presentation but set into a different year.

The artwork may not have the extreme realism of Alex Ross, but it is well done to fit with the world. While the world may not be colorful, the use of only using a few shades of various colors actually works extremely well. In contrast some of the scenes depicted have a great mix of color, and tones to create a believable atmosphere. That gives this a nice balance to it.

Story: Joe R. Lansdale Art: Piotr Kowalski
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Dark Horse Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review