Specter Inspectors was an awesome Graphic novel. It had Queer rep, a stunning art style that I was obsessed with just from looking at the cover, and a great cast of characters to support it. This is also all the issues bundled up so you get the entire story in one without ever skipping a beat.
Noa, Ko, Gus, and Astrid are ghost hunters, and they're headed to the most haunted town of them all. Noa is a big believer in the paranormal and wants to prove more than anything that it does exist beyond the cheesy fake evidence you see on TV. Together this group is here to uncover secrets and hunt ghosts that have existed for centuries, but they might just get more than they bargained for in the process.
I feel like I cant go anywhere without first talking about the stunning characters we got the opportunity to know throughout the story. Noa is determined, brave and is always looking out for those around. She saw what she wanted and went after it without a second doubt in her mind. She always considered the dangers for her friends before ever even thinking about her safety. Gus, who is also Noa's younger sibling, was Sarcastic as hell and always on the quickdraw for the jokes. Ko from what I saw he is a sweetheart and does anything for the benefit of his friends. Even if he isn't a fierce believer in the paranormal he still jumps at the opportunity to have a good time and be around the people he loves. Astrid was perhaps my favorite of the story. Even in the circumstances she was facing, she still cared fiercely about her friends and was insanely loyal to them. She is brave and caring, and hilarious. This straight up read as a queer Scooby Doo to me, which was a childhood favorite of mine so of course I enjoyed the story all the way through. I honestly really would like to see any adventure these characters went on, because im sure its always going to be a great time.

Many thanks to NetGalley and BOOM! Studios for providing me with a copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a bind up of issues #1-5, and so you get the whole story all in one place.

I’m fairly new to the world of graphic novels and comic books, and Spector Inspectors hit all my likes! I liked the colour palette used, and the art style is one I favour. I liked how the panels were set out, particularly throughout the final confrontation scene, and I thought the way the illustrator was able to indicate personality changes was brilliant!

I also really enjoyed the story itself. Perfect for a spooky Halloween read, Noa is a True Believer and is working on creating a show proving ghosts are real. Riding on previous social media success, Noa along with her sibling Gus, cameraman Ko, and love interest Astrid, is travelling to a spooky town. What happens next is unexpected but I was hooked! I could see how each part worked together to create the whole narrative and I was definitely glad I didn’t have to wait to read the finale! I also liked how the story paced and, without spoilers, the methods employed to keep the tension going as the MCs tried to unravel the mystery. I loved the queer rep (sapphic and non binary) as well.

If you’re in to spooky books, pick this one up. It’s also a great introduction to the world of graphic novels and comics if you’ve not already tried them.

What I liked:
- Gus: their sarcasm was hilarious
- Queer rep
- Fast paced

What I had mixed feelings about:
- The art style: I didn’t love it, but I didn’t dislike it either
- The climax was a little predictable and underwhelming

Overall this was a fun novel and I’d read further books from this series.

GAH I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!! The art is so beautiful and creepy. The story gives me Paranorman vibes in the best possible way. And it's just so flipping good! It follows a group of young people filming their supernatural phenomenon show who get more than they bargained for when they unlock the creepy demon secrets of a small town. Books like this are why I love comics and graphic novels. They take an interesting story and turn it into something greater than the sum of its parts. I'm a big fan of BOOM! titles already and this cemented that for me. I can't think of anything else to say without spoiling things but I just really liked this a lot and I think y'all should check it out!

Wow, this is an amazing new series that's way sweeter (and deeper) than it's fun and silly title would suggest. I ADORED these ghost hunter characters, including the budding relationship bewteen central sapphic couple Noa and Astrid, the sweet and slightly gormless cameraman Ko, and Noa's younger, slightly snarky nonbinary sibling Gus. It's all great stuff, and while the ending 'resolution' might be a bit quick and pat for some, it works well in context. There's some great horror in here as well, including a semi-cooperative demon and a truly horrifying villain. (The art helps tremendously here--it pivots between gorgeous and outright terrifying at the end, and it's always immaculately executed.) I can't WAIT to read more in this series, and to secure a physical copy. (Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC.)

True believer Noa, her cynical little sibling Gus, credulous camera man Ko, and skeptical Astrid head to one of the most haunted towns in America to prove that ghosts exist, for all the social media likes! The investigations of hauntings uncover something more devilish than just a couple of ghosts, something that will put Noa and Astrid's relationship to the test... and reveal the centuries-old sinister secrets of the town itself.

I loved the Scooby Doo mystery team nostalgia in this one and not only was it full of humour and fantastic illustrations, but had the perfect spooky feels for the Halloween season.

I fell in love with all the characters and also appreciated the positive LGBT vibes which are always great to see in young adult fiction. Will def be checking out the other stories in the series.

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Billed as a queer Scooby-Doo, this comic follows the ghost hunters The Specter Inspectors. It delivers on its promise. Our intrepid investigators include an empath and a demonic host, a non-binary teenager, and a scaredy-cat cameraman. The relationships among all the characters are sweet, but the sapphic love story between our true believer and resident skeptic really shines through.

I loved the spooky vibes with hauntings, a demon, and a cult gracing the pages. It stops short of being genuinely scary, drawing on fun and the feel-good human element to keep things cozy. The art is stunning, showcasing the characters and their emotions to the fullest, capturing ambience, comedy, and the supernatural throughout. I would follow this mystery-solving gang into any creepy encounter, and I hope there is more where this came from.

Thanks to Netgalley for a review copy!

This was an awesome read! I loved the ghost-hunters-find-real-ghosts storyline that got even better with the friendships between the characters. The art was great and I appreciated that it still looked vibrant even though most scenes took place at night. All in all, it was just what I wanted!

I was sent an eARC of this graphic novel through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I adored this spooky graphic novel so much, it's perfect for the Halloween season. It gives us ghosts and ghouls and demons as well as great characters. I couldn't put it down and the artwork is fantastic!

I need more now! This was so good! It is creepy, queer, and heart felt. I honestly don't know what more you could want. Loveable main characters, an antivillian, a great plot, and amazing art are the pillars of this graphic novel. I honestly want to just gush about this for ages. Like I said I need more now!

I really enjoyed this graphic novel, especially given it’s almost Halloween. I will definitely be buying this for my library. The characters were enjoyable, it’s great for fans of Supernatural, and a perfect read for spooky season. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

I've been following Bowen for a while online and adore their art style so I was very excited to get my hands on their graphic novel. This graphic novel is GORGEOUS. I love the character designs, the setting, the mood. Its all crafted beautifully. The story was so well laid out and suspenseful. I absolutely recommend this one, go pick up a copy!

I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley #netgalley
Such an awesome book. It was just what I was looking for.

Oh my goodness, this was the perfect combination of story and art!

I really enjoyed the paranormal and sort of horror aspects in this story. It definitely had its creepy moments.

But I also really loved the friendship and found family aspects. I could not put this story down.
And I definitely need to buy a copy for myself to read over and over again!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received an eARC of this title through NetGalley in return for an honest review.

This was a really nice graphic novel from Boom! Studios. I love the artwork, it was stunning and popped when it needed to. The art of the supernatural beings was well done. Creepy yet beautiful and fit the art style really well.

As for the story, I thought it was cool and interesting. There was no cut and dry villain until the end. I thought it was great how the story intertwined the present with the past and how each were effected. The characters were each complex and had their own reasons for wanting to be ghost hunters.

I recommend this title for anyone who likes fun, fast paced supernatural ghost stories.