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I need to admit that this one wasn’t one of the better comic books I’ve read in my time, to be honest here it was more on the opposite area of me liking this comic book. 

This comic book attempts to establish a dynamic new entry in the superhero genre, but ultimately falls short of its ambitious goals. 

The main issue I had with this comic book is that it has a good premise but the way it is presented to us leaves a lot to be desired since it really leaves us feeling like there was something missing and like the author didn’t know what he was doing while writing this one. 

The artwork is very good in this one which in my opinion is the only strength this comic book has. The illustrations are striking and dynamic, capturing both action and emotion with finesse. It adds a visual flair that is certainly appealing, but sadly, it doesn’t entirely compensate for the weaknesses in the story.

The plot in this comic book feels disjointed and lacks the depth necessary to engage readers fully.

The other thing which annoyed me a lot in this comic book was that the pacing is uneven, jumping between scenes without adequately developing the characters or the overarching conflict. Because of this the stakes in this comic book never feel particularly high, and the emotional impact is muted. While the concept has potential, the narrative falters, leaving readers more confused than intrigued.

The character development in this comic book is another area of this comic book where it struggles a fair share. The protagonists and antagonists seem one-dimensional, lacking the complexity that could make their journeys compelling. And because of this I found it difficult to invest myself in the character’s fates since they felt more like a archetypes than fully realized individuals.

I Give This Book 2 / 5