Zack Kaplan
@zackkaps.bsky.social
Comic Creator. MASTERMINDS. KILL ALL IMMORTALS. DARK EMPTY VOID. THE MIDNIGHT SHADOWS. BEYOND REAL. METAL SOCIETY. MINDSET. BREAK OUT. PORT OF EARTH. Many more. Writing about tomorrow, living in today.
Had a very smart interview with TLDR ABOUT The Smart Division, link below!
TLDR Comic Book Club@tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 12h agoWe've been telling you all about The Smart Division @darkhorse.com for a good bit, and the first issue of @zackkaps.bsky.social & @johnjpearson.bsky.social's title is finally here!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 🤯 from @aiptcomics.com for @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #1, from me, @johnjpearson.bsky.social and Hass. Let's go! The Smart Division #1 is a stellar debut issue with engaging characters, an incredible premise, and artwork that is gorgeous to look at." - @robreedwrites.bsky.social
AIPT@aiptcomics.com · 12h ago‘The Smart Division’ #1 lives up to its name with a smart detective story @zackkaps.bsky.social @darkhorse.com #comicsky Read @robreedwrites.bsky.social’s 10/10 review:
"I wanted more immediately!" - @sowizardpodcast.bsky.social
Fanlight Zone@fanlightzone.bsky.social · 11h agoThe Smart Division #1 by @zackkaps.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social ( @darkhorse.com ) has got @sowizardpodcast.bsky.social undivided attention this NCBD! Check out his @fanlightzone.bsky.social review! #comics #ncbd #mystery
It's X-Files meets True Detective about what happens when people start using AI to commit crimes. You know, like any day now! Rave reviews for our killer new sci-fi thriller series @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #1, out in comic shops everywhere!
Dark Horse Comics@darkhorse.com · 9h agoThe Smart Division begins this week with issue #1, available now! Details: bit.ly/4fNGPFz A chaotic Gen-Z savant and a veteran FBI agent must hunt down a killer by starting the FBI’s first AI crimes division! By @zackkaps.bsky.social, @johnjpearson.bsky.social, and team. With cover from Pearson.
ICYMI: We have a pretty awesome trailer to get you hyped for @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION, from myself, @johnjpearson.bsky.social and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. It's out tomorrow! So freaking PUMPED!
This looks like our Wanted Poster. The perfect crime: making a great comic thriller. You be the judge. @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #1 drops tomorrow, and you can listen to @johnjpearson.bsky.social and I on @thecomicsource.bsky.social with Jace dive deep all about our new perfect crime.
'The Smart Division' #1 Review: The Future Has Murder Apps
Our The Smart Division #1 review looks at Zack Kaplan and John J. Pearson’s AI crime thriller, with a perfect murder, FBI chaos, noir art, and detective tension.
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Another GREAT REVIEW for @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #1, from myself, @johnjpearson.bsky.social and Hass. "We read The Smart Division #1, and this is exactly the kind of sci-fi detective setup that gets my attention fast." - @comicswarlocks.bsky.social comicswarlocks.com/2026/08/04/t...
'The Smart Division' #1 Review: The Future Has Murder Apps
Our The Smart Division #1 review looks at Zack Kaplan and John J. Pearson’s AI crime thriller, with a perfect murder, FBI chaos, noir art, and detective tension.
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Let’s go!!!!!
Fanlight Zone@fanlightzone.bsky.social · 2d agoAre you ready for NEW COMIC BOOK DAY?! These are the lead reviews at FLZ starting at 9am EST Wed.! What are you getting this week? @marvelcomicshqs.bsky.social @darkhorse.com @zackkaps.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social @comicstitan.bsky.social @dstlry.bsky.social #comics #superman #marvel
Early reviews coming in HOT! @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #1, by myself, Eisner-winning artist @johnjpearson.bsky.social. How do you catch a killer who can use AI to outsmart your every move? You don't. Out this Wednesday, 8/5! Cover by @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ANOTHER 10/10 REVIEW for @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #1, @johnjpearson.bsky.social, out this week! "This is a perfect debut and one of the most relevant books on the stands, and I cannot wait to see where the case goes." - @derbycomics.bsky.social derbycomics.com/blogs/advanc...
Advanced Review: 'The Smart Division' #1 Turns Our AI Fears Into the Perfect Crime Thriller — Derby Comics
My spoiler-free review of The Smart Division #1, the near-future crime series from writer Zack Kaplan and artist John J. Pearson, on sale August 5, 2026 from Dark Horse Comics.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 SECOND PERFECT REVIEW for @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #1, me, @johnjpearson.bsky.social and Hass’s new comic series out Wed! "Add in some fantastic art, and you have a must read for all fans of murder mysteries and science fiction." - @kabooooom.com kabooooom.com/2026/08/03/t...
THE SMART DIVISION #1 [Advance Review/Preview]
The creators of Mindset present a new tale of murder and technology run amok in a not-too-distant-future.
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Look at that! Matt Taylor's variant for @darkhorse.com The Smart Division #1 on the marquee for @aiptcomics.com best covers of the week! "What’s not to love here: using VR goggles to augment the “justice is blind” trope!" Good luck if you can find this cover though!
AIPT@aiptcomics.com · 2d agoThis week’s Judging by the Cover is here! 🎨📚 From stunning superhero showpieces to haunting indie art, @chriscoplan.bsky.social breaks down the comic covers that grabbed his attention for the week of August 5. By @rachaelstott.bsky.social, @matiasbergara.bsky.social & more! Read:
Just one more week until @darkhorse.com The Smart Division drops in comic shops! With amazing art by @johnjpearson.bsky.social!
Hey brand new comics podcast by some awesome people on Fandom Pop Network and I’m the first guest. And it’s live so you can pop in and ask about @darkhorse.com Only The Savage Are Left or next weeks The Smart Division! Tonight at 5PM PST!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Five stars from @capesandtights.com One week away! @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION, August 5th, reuniting myself & @johnjpearson.bsky.social for a beautiful fever dream of a detective thriller. X-FILES meets TRUE DETECTIVE. Make sure your comic shop has one waiting for you!
Well hell! After two issues, @darkhorse.com Only The Savage Are Left is in the top five for this year's best series. I mean, Dave Chisholm is a visual genius, Deniz Camp is the best writer out there, and Bean's D'Orc is on fire, so I'm quite thrilled to be in this company. Issue 2 out now!
Ten years ago, I was lucky enough to release my first comic with @imagecomics.com and @topcowofficial.bsky.social. This October, Top Cow is helping me celebrate by releasing this incredible @davidmackau.bsky.social 10th Anniversary of Issue #1, by Timpano & Northrop. Available for order now!
Featuring covers by @johnjpearson.bsky.social, Matt Taylor, @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social & @jesselonergan.bsky.social #TheSmartDivision #DarkHorseComics comicsbodega.com/preview-the-...
Witness the FBI’s First AI Crimes Unit in THE SMART DIVISION #1
A dark and modern sci-fi detective series set five minutes in the future.
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Just one week to go!
Comics Bodega@comicsbodega.com · 6d agoThis Wednesday, Witness the FBI’s First AI Crimes Unit in @darkhorse.com's THE SMART DIVISION #1 by @zackkaps.bsky.social, @johnjpearson.bsky.social & Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou w/ @hellomuller.bsky.social #TheSmartDivision #DarkHorseComics comicsbodega.com/preview-the-...
I wrote that, and @zackkaps.bsky.social wrote the thing I wrote about. It’s safe to say we both agree you should be reading Only the Savage are Left! Issue 2 at the shops NOW! #NCBD #comicbook
Zack Kaplan@zackkaps.bsky.social · last wk.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another 10/10 REVIEW for @DarkHorseComics ONLY THE SAVAGE ARE LEFT #2. "If this series is not already on your Pull List, you need to rectify that immediately! One of the best new series out right now." - @fanlightzone.bsky.social www.fanlightzone.com/comics/only-...
www.fanlightzone.com/comics/only-... #NCBD gets savage in the latest from @zackkaps.bsky.social @darkhorse.com #comics #savage @richfromflz.bsky.social
ONLY THE SAVAGE ARE LEFT #2 (Dark horse comics) — Fanlight Zone
A whole terrifying new world with a new set of barbaric rules. This is the world Ryder finally finds himself thrust into as he tries to save Oaklynn. Thankfully he is not alone as Oaklynn’s dad Fionn ...
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another 10/10 REVIEW for @DarkHorseComics ONLY THE SAVAGE ARE LEFT #2. "If this series is not already on your Pull List, you need to rectify that immediately! One of the best new series out right now." - @fanlightzone.bsky.social www.fanlightzone.com/comics/only-...
ONLY THE SAVAGE ARE LEFT #2 (Dark horse comics) — Fanlight Zone
A whole terrifying new world with a new set of barbaric rules. This is the world Ryder finally finds himself thrust into as he tries to save Oaklynn. Thankfully he is not alone as Oaklynn’s dad Fionn ...
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another 10/10 @nerdinitiative.bsky.social REVIEW for @darkhorse.com ONLY THE SAVAGE ARE LEFT #2! "This story continues to get better and sinks its claws further into me the more I read." - @hopsgeeknews.bsky.social nerdinitiative.com/2026/07/29/o...
ONLY THE SAVAGE ARE LEFT #2: Only The Strong Will Survive
Only the Strong Will Survive in Only The Savage Are Left #2.
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Let's go!! Getting absolutely stellar reviews and buzz today, and we are so excited for you guys to check out our second issue. Thank you to everyone picking up @darkhorse.com ONLY THE SAVAGE ARE LEFT #2! Covers by Stefano Raffaele and @sebastianpiriz.bsky.social
Dark Horse Comics@darkhorse.com · last wk.Only the Savage Are Left continues with issue #2, available now: https://bit.ly/4bjXrDw In this issue, a cautious Ryder partners with a ruthless and unlikely ally in search of his missing true love. By @zackkaps.bsky.social, Stefano Raffaele & team. With covers from Raffaele & Marco Mastrazzo
ONLY THE SAVAGE ARE LEFT #2 ( @zackkaps.bsky.social @StefanoRaffaele @darkhorse.com) has got @sowizardpodcast.bsky.social talking this #NCBD! Check out Joey's @fanlightzone.bsky.social review! #comics #savage #newcomicbookday
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 REVIEW for @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION, me & @johnjpearson.bsky.social and Hass! "Boy did Kaplan and Pearson deliver on the debut issue of The Smart Division with a modern detective mystery that is eerily relevant and exceptionally beautiful." - @capesandtights.com
Capes and Tights@capesandtights.com · last wk.Zack Kaplan delivers a timely detective tale exploring the use of technology in solving crimes. However, it's the juxtaposition of John Pearson's elegant brush strokes that makes story rise above. Our review: capestights.com/r2e @zackkaps.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social @darkhorse.com
