New Internationalist

New Internationalist

English

‘Volley’s dark and subtly menacing visuals perfectly complement his grim tale with an almost mainstream noirish feel to them. Atmospheric and frighteningly entrancing, The Opportunity is a contemporary urban fable that presents a world that is both familiar and yet totally detached from our experiences.’ – Andy Oliver, Broken Frontier ‘This darkly pensive character study is brought to the page with gritty visual realism and a broodingly atmospheric pacing.’ – Broken Frontier: Comic of the Week ‘A fine example of Brit noir illuminated by Volley’s sharp, clean and expressive artwork.’ – Teddy Jamieson, Herald ‘A masterly graphic novel debut.’ – David Lloyd ‘The forces that drive Shakespearean tragedy are always massive and elemental. The characters, though nominally in charge of their own destinies always bow to forces larger than those that will ultimately consume them. Will Volley’s The Opportunity has that same sense of impending calamity and yet compels you as a reader not to look away. That's the most powerful form of drama and storytelling.’ – Aneurin (Nye) Wright ‘Gritty urban noir... This is an impressive debut from a promising author.’ – The Quietus ‘This is one of those gleefully painful reads… Tremendously accomplished illustration’ – Page 45 ‘A great contemporary story and a powerful drama that reminded me of Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross.’ – Jake Arnott