A review by joshgauthier
Black by Kwanza Osajyefo, Jamal Igle
4.0
While not a perfect volume, "Black" takes an opening premise with great potential and turns it into a complex and fascinating first volume. Tackling intensely relevant contemporary issues, "Black" succeeds as both social commentary and super hero story. Out of six issues, only two panels of brief dialogue felt too on the nose. Additionally, the only real complaint I have is that the story struggles to do justice to the vast number of characters included throughout.
Otherwise, the volume embraces familiar super hero elements while interpreting them through a socially aware perspective. The writing is effective and the artistic style fits well with the content, adding an extra layer to a volume that is an impressive and promising introduction to a larger (and timely) universe.
Otherwise, the volume embraces familiar super hero elements while interpreting them through a socially aware perspective. The writing is effective and the artistic style fits well with the content, adding an extra layer to a volume that is an impressive and promising introduction to a larger (and timely) universe.