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A review by saidtheraina
SMASH: Trial by Fire by Chris A. Bolton, Kyle Bolton
3.0
Andrew lives in a world where superheroes (and supervillains) are real. His favorite superhero is Defender, a superpowered, red-goggled, blue-caped crusader. One day, Andrew mysteriously attains Defender-like abilities. What will he do with them?
Andrew’s story is told in a slick package – all in color, in a hardcover binding. The story, while somewhat predictable (as most superhero comics are), contains interesting characters and fun-looking gadgets. It’s a story told squarely to a kid-audience, though it does not shy away from PG-level violence (no blood, but plenty of guns and hitting). Andrew’s family life is slightly sad in its realism – his mother works a lot, and his older brother is a neglectful guardian.
The pages are set up in a variety of ways, and the full color of the story is engaging and enticing. Some of the linework is inconsistent, but this is a relatively minor complaint in an otherwise solid new superhero tale. A fun addition for kid-targeted superhero collections everywhere. \\pro review
Yep, fun, fine. I don't tend to fall over myself for superheroes.
Andrew’s story is told in a slick package – all in color, in a hardcover binding. The story, while somewhat predictable (as most superhero comics are), contains interesting characters and fun-looking gadgets. It’s a story told squarely to a kid-audience, though it does not shy away from PG-level violence (no blood, but plenty of guns and hitting). Andrew’s family life is slightly sad in its realism – his mother works a lot, and his older brother is a neglectful guardian.
The pages are set up in a variety of ways, and the full color of the story is engaging and enticing. Some of the linework is inconsistent, but this is a relatively minor complaint in an otherwise solid new superhero tale. A fun addition for kid-targeted superhero collections everywhere. \\pro review
Yep, fun, fine. I don't tend to fall over myself for superheroes.