DC Comics reviews for the week of 3/20/19

Naomi #3

We’re at the halfway point of the first season of Naomi. When the second season begins will probably depend on how this next string of releases fares sales wise.

This book is unlike anything else in DC right now. It doesn’t offer big epic fight scenes or an abundance of snark. David F. Walker and Brian Michael Bendis are crafting a tale with plenty of heart and intrigue tied around one teen girl’s inherent knowledge that she’s special. This search for identity is powerful for teenagers and Bendis and Walker are capturing that struggle beautifully. There’s not a lot of high stakes here, but what we’re getting feels far more personal than the standard DC comic.

In issue #3 Naomi confronts Dee and learns his secret past and how it addresses some of her big questions while opening up a whole new set of mysteries to unravel. And now it’s finally time for Naomi to learn the truth from the most unexpected source.

Part of the appeal of Naomi is her drive to crack the mystery. It reminds me of Veronica Mars to a huge extent, which is a high compliment.

Jamal Campbell is in the weird state of being an underrated yet amazing artist. He’s an artist that’s never failed to deliver beautiful layouts and expressive characters and he’s rising to the challenge of drawing a comic book light on action, but light on intrigue.

Naomi won’t be for everyone, but for those willing to get caught up in the characters and mystery it’s a highly rewarding read.

Rating:  9.5 out of 10