wmwadeii's Astro City #1 - Through Open Doors, Part One review

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    Astro City #1 Rating

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    Cover & Solicit - 3/5

    • Would I pick-up or buy the comic based on the solicit or cover alone?
    • Are the alternate covers appealing?
    • Does the solicit and cover portray what happens in the issue?
    • Do I like the artist's style on the cover?

    Art, Colors & Inking - 3/5

    - Weighted Double

    • Do I personally like this artist's style?
    • Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance?
    • If there are multiple artists do they blend well and not disturb the reading experience?
    • Does the coloring/inking blend well with the artist?
    • Is the coloring and inking enjoyable to the eye?
    • Is it easy to distinguish what's happening?

    Layout & Flow - 4/5

    • Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read?
    • Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged?
    • Can I easily read the issue, to include lettering?
    • Is there too little or too much dialogue or monologue?
    • Is it easy to understand what's happening without reading previous issues, or other titles?

    Story - 4/5

    - Weighted Triple

    • How well did the issue further develop the current story?
    • How well did the issue further develop the characters?
    • Did the writer stay true to the history and characteristics of the characters?
    • Did I simply enjoy reading the issue?
    • At the end of the issue do I immediately want to read the next one?

    Verdict - 3.6

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