Rockets Ahead of the Competition
Ever since Skottie Young was attached to this title, I was pretty hopeful that this series would present a stand-out experience, especially with the disappointment that is the current run of the Guardians of the Galaxy. And, now that I've read it, I'm hooked.
Skottie creates a unique and creative atmosphere and world for Rocket to interact with from the start. Every page is filled with little details and fun things tucked away to keep you exploring, that is, if the art itself didn't keep you glued to the page. Skottie truly has talent, and it shows very nicely with each panel. There's one in particular showcased in the previews that is absolutely a blast to explore. The colors are bright and exciting, accentuated by the stylish drawings that tend to have something of a "Wild West in Space" vibe to it.
The writing is pretty solid throughout. Yeah, the plot isn't the best and is just starting to warm itself up, but the dialogue, especially for Rocket, is spot on. It's fun to hear what he has to say and follow him through his escapades. It helps that he interacts with some interesting characters from time to time, but a lot of it comes down to him reacting to everything thrown at him. There's also a number of different plot threads being threaded right now, one tying back to the very start of the aforementioned Guardians series, which is a nice touch. The ending is pretty silly and reminds me of another particular property that I enjoy, but I think it can work nicely is handled well. And, since it's in the very capable hands of Skottie Young, I think we're in for a great treat.
