Review: STORM #1

Writer:  Greg Pak
Artist:  Victor Ibanez
Colorist:  Ruth Redmond
Letterer:  VC’s Cory Petit
Publisher:  Marvel Comics

With the various X-Men that have had their own solo books, Storm has not been one of them.  Now, with Marvel making a concerted effort to showcase comics starring leading women, it is time for Storm to step out on her own adventures.  Luckily she has a capable writer in Greg Pak crafting her tales.

What I Liked

Pak touched on emotional beats relating to prejudice and stereotypes in this introductory issue.  Storm had to deal with being called a sellout by one of her own students.  She is full of passion for her people, whether that be her home country or fellow mutants.  Just like her powers, Storm’s emotions can change with the wind.

Victor Ibanez’s art matches the tone of the story.  Nothing flashy, but he is able to nail the small moments.  Like Storm squinting her eyes in anger and thunder clouds forming behind her int he background.

What I Didn’t Like

The Jean Grey School student Creep/Flourish’s anger towards Storm comes out of nowhere.  One objection I had with Storm was her statement that every mutant wants or should be at the Jean Grey School.  Every person is an individual.  Plus the X-Men ultimately want a world where human and mutant can stand side-by-side.  Not where all mutants are secluded to themselves.

Summary

Overall, not a bad opening issue for Storm.  My hope is that the threats start to escalate as the series continues.  It is great to see more diversity across the Marvel line.  As long as the stories are compelling, the readers will demand more and more.

Rating:  3 out of 5

This review is written in partnership with Pop Culture Network.  They can be found at their website http://www.popculturenetwork.com/

Timdogg

#ComicBookChronicles @CBChron founder. Editor-in-Chief of @thekliqnation. Comic book reviewer, podcaster #RABBLERABBLE