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A review by sherpawhale
Zero Volume 1: An Emergency by Aleš Kot
4.0
I've been waiting for this for a while, ever since I absolutely fell in love with Kot's Suicide Squad back in May. I trade-wait Image, though, because they are a company that's actually punctual about releasing trades. And I wasn't crazy about the rotating artists.
However, the art won me over. I saw some other people complaining that it seemed unfinished, somewhat sketchy, and I suppose it is. I thought it really added to the overall tone, though. I also appreciate Kot's commitment to sharing the credit with all of his co-creators. One thing I wasn't fond of, though, is how empty the streets of Rio were. Lol. Gave me a good laugh.
Anyway, this story about Edward Zero feels like it should be cliché spy stuff, but it always seems to rise above and subvert the tropes. Secret terrorist kickstarter party? Oh, there's a teleporter. Female boss? Isn't demonized in some faux-male pride sort of thing, very empathetic with her decision-making ability.
Can't wait to see where it goes next, with the giant nod to speculative fiction on the finale page.
However, the art won me over. I saw some other people complaining that it seemed unfinished, somewhat sketchy, and I suppose it is. I thought it really added to the overall tone, though. I also appreciate Kot's commitment to sharing the credit with all of his co-creators. One thing I wasn't fond of, though, is how empty the streets of Rio were. Lol. Gave me a good laugh.
Anyway, this story about Edward Zero feels like it should be cliché spy stuff, but it always seems to rise above and subvert the tropes. Secret terrorist kickstarter party? Oh, there's a teleporter. Female boss? Isn't demonized in some faux-male pride sort of thing, very empathetic with her decision-making ability.
Can't wait to see where it goes next, with the giant nod to speculative fiction on the finale page.