They're Not Like Us: Black Holes for the Young Vol 1 Review

Thank you netgalley.com for allowing me to review this read in exchange for my honest opinion.

Book: They're Not Like Us: Vol 1 Black Holes for the Young

Author:  Eric Stephenson, Simon Gane, Jordie Bellaire

Publisher: Image Comics and Diamond Book Distributors

Publication Date: July 21, 2015

Description: 

Eisner-nominated NOWHERE MEN writer ERIC STEPHENSON teams up with red-hot artist SIMON GANE for an all-new ongoing series! We all have advantages over one another, but what if you were capable of things most of us can only imagine? What would you do – and who would you be? A doctor? An athlete? A soldier? A hero? Everyone has to make a choice about how to use the abilities they're born with... but they're not like us. 

Collects THEY'RE NOT LIKE US #1-6

My Review: 

I received a digital E-Arc version from netgalley.com and Image comics in exchange for an honest review.

(I have since purchased a physical copy of this collection of the first 6 issues)

I didn't really know what to expect from this just reading the description but wit it having a well known author I decided to give it a chance.

I am very happy I did this. 

The story has a lot of basic elements, young people get special abilities and are misunderstood by their family and friends; etc. Nothing really new there...but I think the direction the leader takes and the quick progression of the story add to the overall individuality of the plot line.

What begins as a suicide attempt our main character Syd is thrust into a new life of people with similar abilities to her own. At first she finds this both terrifying and exciting and is beginning to understand her gifts while also doubting the leadership of the new regime she falls under.

Strong female lead who questions authority and who stands up for what she believes.

One thing I didn't enjoy was the progression of Syd's ability to control her gifts. I didn't feel like that was really explored and it couldn't just have been the release of her violence and aggression so I felt that needed a little more exploration.

I think the decision the main character makes at the end will really set the story up to develop into something really interesting.

The art style wasn't my favorite and the colors were a bit muted but I did like the attention to detail and think it went nicely with the story.

Overall, I would recommend this series and am looking forward to where it is headed. 

My Rating:

4/5 stars

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