A Different Kind of Help
Nelson Jent chases his friend to apologize and he finds him at an alley getting beat up. Unable to grab his cellphone, he tries to call for help using a nearby payphone and gets a different kind of assistance from what he wanted.
Plus
Amazing art on this pilot issue. Santolouco displayed his genius with how he drew this comic. The dark environment had uncanny detail and the very messy layout during the action draws the readers into the chaos. The new characters especially the main protagonist is hard not to love, and their shown vulnerability quickly gathers readers' support. The dark and gritty mood that the plot and art carries will make you feel that you aren't reading a DC series. The mystery behind the H Dial is just enough to make the readers stay and wait for the next issue. The different heroes are an added bonus too.
Minus
New comic book readers might be more confused than compelled with what's occurring in this comic. The H Dial wasn't explained which might be a turn-off for some but it's very likely that the creators will touch on that on the subsequent issues.
Final Score
As part of the Second Wave of DC's The New 52, I love the fact that this series offers variation from their conventional superhero titles. Carrying a feel that is not for everybody. the brilliant art combined with an unconventional plot makes this a good recommendation to others once you pick it up. 4.5/5 stars.
