Editor's Note: This is an advance, spoiler-free review for Plutona #1, which is scheduled to release on September 2, 2015.
At this point any new #1 from Jeff Lemire is something to get excited about. There may come a time when he proves himself human with a so-so offering, but that's not what you'll find in Plutona #1. Instead, you'll find a cool, effortlessly inviting coming of age tale filled with realized characters, a compelling mystery and, oh yeah, superheroes. It's the ultimate recipe for success, and one easily devoured.
When reading Plutona, the first comparison you're likely to make is to that fist-raising classic, The Breakfast Club. Much like the film, the issue revolves around a diverse band of presumed misfits from all walks of life, brought together by circumstance to form one unlikely bond. Lemire and co-writer/artist Emi Lenox lean into this association easily, using a rapid salvo of character specific introductions to quickly establish each individual personality. Over the course of the issue these traits are further explored through the various interactions the pre-teens have with each other, Lemire showing a clear ear for dialogue that feels both appropriately youthful and emotionally layered. While familiar, Lemire is careful not to let any one character fall entirely into a specific trope. There are definitely some archetypes in use, but they're used in such unique ways that we're left guessing as to the role they'll ultimately play in the future.
from IGN Reviews http://ift.tt/1L3T7Vp
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