Paul Cornell: writer
Ryan Kelly: art & cover
The Solicitation
Arcadia Alvarado is the Governor of New Mexico, she's running for President, and she just released a bombshell: She was abducted by aliens. As her campaign tries to deal with this startling new information, they must seek help from a disgraced Harvard UFO-ologist who might not be completely sane. The West Wing meets The X-Files in an adventure through the strange and fascinating world of UFO mythology.
Preview
The Comic
Of course, you knew as soon as she said she was abducted by aliens that that would be her uphill battle. Thankfully, as a politician and one who can bullshit excellently, Arcadia manages to convince her campaign manager and friends to stay by her while she investigates further.
We also get a couple of other nice twists with this issue. From explaining how the crazy guy who saw the Pioneer 10 naked couple and how others can't see them is done in a way that makes sense to me.
But there is a lynch pin to Arcadia's whole secretive dealings with aliens. Since her ex-husband was sorta in the know about things, he decides to play the wild card of the story and sets up a possible downfall for Arcadia.
All in all, I would say the story has set itself up pretty well. There is definite intrigue here for me to continue to pick it up, and I like where this is heading.
The Art
This comic is very easy to read and follow with the art. I like that aspect of it. It captures everything that it can to tell its own story while interacting nicely with the story.
I think that the last page shows that this artist has the chops to pull off more, and what some would call boring talking head panels that happen a majority of the book works best when it has those moments on the last page that just let loose.
The Cover
Now that is a cover that works for me. The minor detail of the flag lapel tells you that this is a politician, and the alien eyes work excellent as a way to tell you what the comic is about. The red background really makes it all pop and stand out on the shelf.
Grades
Words: 8/10
Pictures: 8/10
Recommend: I'm liking it more and more with each issue. Here's to hoping the third issue will keep up the magic.
Buy Next Issue: Definitely.
Previous Issues
Saucer Country #1
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