Writing: Brian Wood has the curse (or blessing?) that when you pick up one of his books you just expect more from it than you do from most others. Fortunately for him, and us, he rarely disappoints and this book is no exception. Supermarket #1 allows us to learn about Pella, daughter of a very well off family. What you learn is that she really isn't a Paris Hilton type but more of a low key rebel against money. Woods makes a great decision in writing her to be slightly idealistic but not a pain in the ass and annoying. (as so many books do)
Later, Pella finds her parents dead and she goes on the run. Here I thought was the only part that I wished would have been done slightly different. I really thought Pella should have been affected a bit more noticeably, but this is a minor quibble and one that most people wouldn't notice or care.
Overall this is a really good story that ends in a way that you would want a first issue to end....that is wanting more.
Artwork: I really liked the artwork. Kristian did a great job with the amount of detail that is provided in the book. I doesn't seem like the book was rushed at all while on the other hand it didn't seem like they tried to throw the kitchen sink in either and over do each cell.
Overall: 4 stars. Another fine story from Brian Wood...not much else to say.
Ron Miller
Writing: While this story starts with a fairly standard plot line, it is done well and with enough detail and thought that it feels fresh, not stale. The main character, Pella, is quite believable, with her constrained rebellion against her parents wealth not extending to refusing a cup of coffee.
Artwork: A little too much Warhol for me at some spots. The garish colors did work well for conveying the intensity of the city.
Overall: 4 stars. I found this issue intriguing and I am looking forward to the next issue.
Robert Weiman
Writing: I thought the story was pretty intriguing, the cynicism was done well and the corruption of everyday life was depicted really well. I thought the narrative from a teenage girls perspective was fresh and the turmoil she has thrust upon her done in a believable manner. There are enough blank spots in this initial issue to keep me curious while enough meat has been given to the story that I don't feel confused.
Artwork: I thought the art worked for this story. I thought it coincided nicely with the overall cynicism of the story
Overall: 4 stars. This was a good first issue. I'm looking forward to the next issue on this one.
Stefan Haas