Gravity/ pub. by Marvel Comics/32 pp./ $2.99/written by Sean McKeever/drawn by Mike Norton/
Greg Willis is moving to New York from Wisconsin, to begin his freshman year in college, and his super hero career. You see, ever since a mysterious accident gave Greg the power to control the force of gravity, he's had a "B" in his bonnet to make the super-dude scene. However, he has no idea what he's doing, and he's already ticked off a pretty scary bad guy.
That's as of the second issue. I only managed to pick up the first two at the local comics shop. Let's see if they justify buying the rest of the five-issue series.
Writer Sean McKeever pens a tale that places a small-town kid in the big city to make his mark. While this has been seen in other media, I'm not sure it's been done in super hero comics. And, while those who have been reading about super heroes for a while have probably seen some of the dumb mistakes made by the "new guys," McKeever seems to bring a fresh perspective to the situation, with some pretty solid characterization and humor resulting. So, we're off to a good start.
Mike Norton's art work is clean, uncluttered and action-oriented. Norton also has a knack for giving the main character expressions that really make the reader believe he's a hayseed (That's a term of affection; I'm a hayseed, myself.) enjoying his first stay in the Big Apple. The art is crisp, expressive, and just downright fun to look at. Nothing wrong here.
So, given the chance, I'll pick up the rest of the series. Those who enjoy super hero adventure coupled with good characterization and great art might want to do the same. See your local comics shop, or an online retailer or auction site.
Review by Mark Allen Go Back | 
