The concept for Brian P. Katz and Anthony Eivers’ independent comic “Neutron Girl†is so intriguing that it demands your attention. Lets be serious here, a sexy heroine, flanked by a cute kitten and fueled by the thoughts of a horny and over-worked comic book writer? This idea is solid enough that it practically writes itself.
That’s not a knock on Katz and Eivers either. The writing on the first issue of “Neutron Girl†is fueled by organic and realistic language that ends up making it incredibly fun and sexy.
However, while the writing itself proves that this comic has room to grow, the art by “Seriffan†doesn’t do the writing of Katz and Eivers justice. As a result, in order for this series to reach its true potential, the overall look of the book needs to be polished more or a new artist must be found.
Throughout the 22-page debut issue, you get the feeling that these characters have enough depth for readers to get attached. The reason why is that you never doubt the fact that in the comic, Neutron Girl is a living, breathing thing and not a manifestation of her creator’s mind. However, with the reality of her own existence unknown to even her creator, she begins to question her purpose and future. Seeing her ask questions and then wonder what her future will be, if her creator decides to change his comic, is one of the most interesting facets of the comic.
Even more so, if this is ultimately the main focus of the series, it would be an interesting one worth checking out.
In the end however, the art doesn’t add anything special to a work that has the ability to be. Aside from a decent-looking cover, the panels are dull and look rushed. The colors as well aren’t consistent throughout and fail to help guide the story in a positive way. Obviously colored on a computer after being penciled, Seriffan has potential, but needs to put more effort into shading and definition before he can be considered a serious comic book artist. As it stands right now, the art in this book almost ruins an otherwise eclectic and fun reading experience.
In comic books, art and writing obviously go hand in hand, with both needing to be at an optimum level in order for a book to hold water. As of right now, “Neutron Girl†is an interesting enough read and worth checking out, but it has a way to go artistically before its true potential can be realized.
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