Satellite Sam #1

Satellite Sam #1 

Writer: Matt Fraction
Artist: Howard Chaykin

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Review
I'm trying to remember any Matt Fraction books that I've picked up before, and I think I am only limited to some Daredevil comics from after Brubaker's run ended. Nothing about it really popped for me from that book years ago, mostly because after Bendis and Brubaker, well really how can you top that?

Howard Chaykin is a familiar name, but again I can't just place any titles to the name nor can I come up with some cover images he has done that stick out in my mind. But the cover, and the concept of the show, grabbed my attention. Since I hadn't really gotten into either of these creators before, I decided to take a stab at what this book could bring.

My initial reaction is that this book isn't too shabby.

The initial issue hit all the points that I like about issue number ones in regards to setting up the characters, having a great overall plot, and include a hook that makes me want to come back. in all those regards, the book did fairly well.

There is just something about this comic that is intriguing, and I can tell that there is some talent there to carry the weight of the comic's premise without going too far off the deep end. If the next issue is able to pull off a stunt like how the producers of the TV show the comic is following did, then I think that this book will be one to watch. It is almost like this comic had a nice setup, but is saving the big reveal and surprise for the second issue.

I think keeping the art colorless is a really nice choice. I can see where adding color would be helpful in some areas, but I think the tone of the comic matches the black and white approach.

This is a comic I would add to a watch list. I think it make take two or three more issues, but that is when the fireworks will really start to fly with everything. I think I'll stick around for a few issues while it does this, but if I don't see something that really registers with me by  issue 6, then I think it will be one story arc and then done.

Grades
Words: 7/10
Pictures: 8/10
General Feeling After Reading: Reluctantly optimistic.
Buy Next Issue: I'll check it out for now.