Writer: Ram V
Artist: Lalit Kumar Sharma
Colorist: Rain Beredo 
Letterer: Dave Sharpe

 

There are many wonderful comics launching this week, but this was the title that might have surprised me most of all. Ram V has carved out an interesting corner of the DC Universe, focusing on how various world governments are dealing with metahumans and the impact that they could have outside of the standard super-heroics. When pirates capture a shipping vessel near Thailand, a covert squad from India is called in to respond to the hostage situation. Through these actions, readers are introduced to the clandestine organization known as The Vigil. Their true motives and mission are part of the surprise of the story, so we will leave those elements to your reading experience, but their choices will surely have a larger impact on the DC Universe moving forward. 

 

The non-linear storytelling approach added a nice layer to the introduction, elevating this concept through intriguing reveals. Ram V does a wonderful job setting up the big picture for the overall series, seamlessly demonstrating that there is a lot of potential with this cast of characters. Sharma and Beredo act as a dynamic art duo, as the spycraft and power combination are executed with care in order to best showcase the unique talents of The Vigil. 

 

The Vigil fits perfectly under the Dawn of DC initiative, as the engaging story explores new characters and new concepts in a compelling way that will surely surprise readers. I eagerly await the following issues, and I am calling this a book to watch. Call your Local Comic Book Store today and ask them to hold this issue!

 

Rating:
ComicsOnline gives The Vigil #1 – 5/5 Kite Man references.

 

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