CAPTAIN ATOM #1
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Art by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II
Cover by STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU
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Price: 2.99
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Hmmmmm.....
So I finally got my comics from last week and for some reason decided to check out Captain Atom first.
I picked up the book because I do have some affection for the character, mostly from his JLI days. However, the book was starting out with two things that made me cautious: the writer and the artist. I know - tiny things, right?
I will say right off that I'm just not a big Krul fan. His writing isn't BAD. It's just never grabbed me. But I found myself sort of liking Captain Atom. I seem to recall an interview where Krul said he wants it to be a sci-fi book and it does feel that way. I like Cap's voice and the way his powers seem to be going off-kilter is different than I might have expected. I know some might find the "if you use your powers, you could die!" thing a bit trite, but I don't mind it if it's done well. It's too early to say if it is or isn't yet, but I liked what I saw.
My main complaint is, however, the same one others have lobbied: why the new "molecular transformation" power? That's Firestorm, not Captain Atom. However, because his powers are going wonky, I'm willing to see if that's just a temporary "symptom" of sorts.
Next: Freddie Williams III on art. I'm not going to mince words: I HATED his work on JSA All-Stars. It was one of the aspects of the book that I liked least. BUT... I like his work on Captain Atom. The fluidity he brings to the character in this issue make it feel like he is indeed made of energy. And I like how his style adjusts slightly to reflect different characters: the hard lines of the armoured opponent in the start and the ragged,aged face of Doctor Megala. They are different yet all work together well.
And I think why it works for me here is in equal part due to the excellent colour work of Jose Villarrubia. The soft, almost pencil crayon look of Atom contrasted against the hard solid colours in other parts of the book makes Jose an ideal mate to Williams' style here. And the lettering being different throughout is also a nice touch so props to Rob Leigh there.)
For a book that started with a few marks against it, this did quite well. It's not my favourite book... but it's got me wanting to pick up the next issue. And isn't that what a comic should make you want to do?
Story: 3 - Good
Art: 3 - Good
Art: 3 - Good
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