Cosmo #1 – Archie Comics
Written by Ian Flynn
Art by Tracy Yardley
Colors by Matt Herms
Letters by Jack Morelli
Unless you’ve been a fan for a while, there is definitely a misconception when it comes to Archie Comics. When you say the name, even most comic book fans will think of Archie, Betty, Veronica and the gang. If you look just a little closer, Archie has a lot of other stories to tell. This week, they take us to space with the Martian adventurer, Cosmo.
Cosmo travels with a crew of other Martians throughout space searching for adventure and lending a helping hand. Just like any other crew, there is a pilot, a doc/science officer type, some comic relief and a faithful companion. Ok, so maybe not the normal crew. While exploring through space, they stumble on a craft in distress piloted by a human. No matter your ego, imagine how you’d react to an alien encounter, even in space. Seeing how Max reacts to Cosmo and his crew is quite funny, but also has a fair amount of truth to it. That’s not where the story ends, as the crew was on their way to check on a distress call on Earth’s moon. I won’t spoil what’s on the moon, but it’s a good laugh for any dark side of the moon conspiracy theorists. Not only do they find who sent the distress call, they find out the reason as well. That sets us up nicely for the next issue.
One thing I felt when I read this book was a real sense of fun. Everything from how the character were written, to the friendly vibe created by Tracy Yardley’s art, makes this book so easy to read. It helps that all of these characters are even likeable, even those that may be considered moody. Cosmo was great, but I have to say that I really enjoyed Astra as well. I would really like to see more of how the team interacts with one another in the upcoming issues. That was the only thing I really felt like I wanted more of. This is a great, family friendly book that is something I feel like I can enjoy with my son. These characters really feel like that have a great appeal and longevity. It just feels like Archie Comics may have another timeless book on their hands, and a creative team that just understands how to bring that all together. Sign me up for more.
RATING: PULL / BUY