by Matt Sernaker, Managing Editor
“NO/ONE is above the law. And I am NO/ONE”.
The Massive-Verse continues to expand with the release of NO/ONE from Image Comics! Superstar writer Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black) leads an incredible creative team on the debut of NO/ONE, a masked vigilante/hactivist operating on the streets of Pittsburgh, PA.
Months ago, the city of Pittsburgh was rocked by a series of shocking murders carried out by Richard Roe. Since then, the city has been on high alert as a number of copycat killers, vigilantes, and hactivists have continued to run amok. Now, can a disgraced police officer come to terms with his personal connection to the murders and seek out the truth…no matter the cost? And what will the journalists at The Drop uncover as they investigate the murders? More importantly, who is NO/ONE and why do they have a vendetta against those in power? This 10-issue series plans to take readers on a crime-filled superhero drama that will keep you guessing at every turn.
The creative team for the series features writers Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black) and Brian Buccellato (Detective Comics), artist Geraldo Borges (Nightwing), colorist Mark Englert (Invincible), and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (X-O Manowar). After diving into the debut issue, I expect this first installment will have you hooked. The opening pages quickly draw you in with a gritty color-pallet and clever writing, leaving you on the edge of your seat as you turn to the first splash page. You can tell that the creative team enjoys their crime shows, because their immediate establishment of the setting and “the crime” is impactful. This definitely has all of the tell-tale marks of a thriller, and it is exciting to see the crime drama approach applied to the world of superheroes, especially one as vibrant and diverse as the Massive-Verse.
Higgins continues his streak of moving beyond typical comic book storytelling by expanding the story to include a unique twist: a tie-in podcast featuring some killer talent. The monthly companion podcast features the vocal talents of Rachael Leigh Cook (She’s All That), Patton Oswalt (Marvels’ M.O.D.O.K.) and Loren Lester (Batman: The Animated Series). You read that right. Kyle has enlisted Nightwing to help with his latest project. Although the concept of a comic book related podcast isn’t new, the idea of a companion podcast that furthers the story is a genuinely fun enhancement.
Overall
It’s no secret that the ComicsOnline team is a fan of the Massive-Verse, but our admiration and appreciation has been well earned. Kyle Higgins continues his innovative approach to the comic book industry, once again demonstrating that he isn’t afraid to break from conventional storytelling by incorporating new media elements into the reader experience. His fingerprints are all over this book, and you can’t help but be excited for what he has in store for readers. NO/ONE succeeds at providing readers with a unique, engaging, and suspenseful thrill ride…all in the first issue.
NO/ONE #1 hits comic stores on 3/15. Make sure you subscribe to WHO IS NO/ONE, available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify!
ComicsOnline gives NO/ONE #1 – 5/5 explosive debut issues.
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