Dare to be different.
This was a really fun series for me at the time. I was familiar with Keith Giffen's work, but skipped his Lobo series. Had I read Lobo, I would've noticed the similarities between Lobo and Trencher and probably not enjoyed the Trencher character as much.
Still, Giffen's drastic change in art style really drew me in. Here was an art style I had never seen before. Such depth and volume in each and every panel. Some complained that it looked like someone had thrown up spaghetti on the page. But I wouldn't be detracted as those mass of squiggles told a story to me. I was also amazed that this style could be used to portray a superhero (Shadowhawk) and do it quite well. Some art styles are very interesting, but don't work well for superhero comics. I think this style meshed and I actually liked it better than the art going on in Shadowhawk's own series.
Okay, so how about the writing and the comic?! Well, like I said...if you've read Lobo or Trencher's own series there isn't a whole lot new here. Giffen has a unique sense of humor and you either get it or you don't. Same is true with this comic. The series is basically one big brawl between Shadowhawk and Trencher with lots of damage inflicted on both. Although the damage makes you laugh more than anything as it's all very cartoony. It's really more of a visual treat than anything else.
I'd recommend this to someone who likes some humor in their comics and isn't worried about trying something different for a change (it's only 3 issues!).
Speaking of which, this series was supposed to be longer, with each artist/writer giving their interpretation of the character. Similar to DC's Legends of the Dark Knight. It's too bad that never happened.