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A review by nightxade
Grace Randolph's Supurbia Vol. 1 by Grace Randolph, Russell Dauterman
4.0
Supurbia plunks you right in the middle of an exclusive neighbourhood for the superhuman members of the Meta League and their families. We are immediately introduced to all the residents, and, with a few pages dedicated to each, learn about their unique issues. From Tia questioning her role as a stay-at-home-mom, to Batu’s expectations of her children, to the former villain, Hella Heart, current girlfriend of Sovereign. And at the head of the team is Marine Commando, trapped in bed by a mysterious disease.
Most of the story focuses on the issues that plague each household and relationship, but what superhero book can exist without a bad guy? In this case, it is a very sinister and unexpected one who is revealed early on, but her actual purpose remains somewhat of a mystery. And what superhero book can exist without the superheroes actually getting to be superheroes? Though this doesn’t come until near the end of this volume, I loved the build up to it, with the spotlight being primarily on the spouses and kids left behind. I loved the idea of the big battles being recorded, with the families watching tensely at home, complete with kids being ushered out of the room when their parents fall. But the stay-at-home/office half of the couples aren’t content to do just that. In keeping with the focus being on the behind-the-scenes, things really got interesting for me when they decide to do more for their heroic loved ones.
Most of the story focuses on the issues that plague each household and relationship, but what superhero book can exist without a bad guy? In this case, it is a very sinister and unexpected one who is revealed early on, but her actual purpose remains somewhat of a mystery. And what superhero book can exist without the superheroes actually getting to be superheroes? Though this doesn’t come until near the end of this volume, I loved the build up to it, with the spotlight being primarily on the spouses and kids left behind. I loved the idea of the big battles being recorded, with the families watching tensely at home, complete with kids being ushered out of the room when their parents fall. But the stay-at-home/office half of the couples aren’t content to do just that. In keeping with the focus being on the behind-the-scenes, things really got interesting for me when they decide to do more for their heroic loved ones.