What is it? A comic book. Glossy color cover, non-glossy black and white interior. Published by Oni Press. Indicia gives a date of July 2002. Written by J. Torres. Art by Takeshi Miyazawa. Lettered by Brian O'Malley.
Plot Summary: There's a high school for super-powered kids. The new substitute teacher is a reformed supervillainess doing community service. She is is initially distrusted and students try to prank her. Hi-jinks and hilarity ensue.
What's Good About It? The dialogue is clever and is where most of the humor comes from. I also like the artwork. The manga-inspired look isn't everybody's cup of tea, but I think it works here.
What's Not So Good about It? This is my first exposure to these characters and I feel it does not make a great jumping on point. I have no idea who these characters are and what their powers and personalities are. I also had some trouble telling them apart visually at times.
What the... Moments: Why manga-style artwork? An indie humor book has enough going against it to not want to limit its audience further, and there's a certain amount of irrational dislike against anime and manga out there.
Who Should Get It? People who like the movie Sky High or the comic PS 238 are likely candidates. Archie fans who also like superheroes. Superhero fans who aren't averse to the high school comedy genre.
Rating: 3 stars (on a 5 star scale)
Method of Acquisition: Part of a five comics for $2 grab bag at 21st Century Comics and Games in East Lansing, MI
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