Capable #1
Jonathan Hedrick words
Gino Kasmyanto art
Periya Pillai colors
Steve Ekstrom letters
From Advent Comics
Feeling the need for something fresh on the superhero front? You dig those slice of life, learning to deal with powers, kinds of stories? I’ve got a winner for ya! Peep the solicit:
Derik Davidson is just an average high school kid. He's awkward, shy, bullied, and he uses a wheelchair. But one day Derik suddenly has the ability to run super-fast! What will Derik do with his new power and what happens when more people wake up capable?
I won’t lie. I’ve been down with Capable since it premiered on Kickstarter. I dug it then, and I still dig it now. I’m a forever fan of cape stories and superhero antics, but I’ll be the first to admit that I dig when creatives get a little weird with them. Jonathan Hedrick is here to get a little weird!
Capable doesn’t contain the superheroes you expect. None of these new characters really know how to be heroes. It’s a learning experience, and it’s really entertaining to follow Jonathan’s script along for the ride, watching as these characters grow and evolve. He also does a solid job at portraying the newbie style superhero. Oftentimes, we get these new characters, but they’re already established. I love this fresh, learn as you go hero mentality. It makes for a high-paced, intriguing narrative.
Capable is packed with action. It’s also got some laughs, and it's never afraid to play with your emotions. Issue one leaves Derik, the protagonist, in a really tough situation. His life has changed, and he’s going to have to learn to deal with these difficult changes alongside the intensity of grief, which is set to weigh heavily on his freshly-enhanced shoulders.
The art is wonderful. Gino Kasmyanto has this cool, cartoonish style that works well combined with the high-action and more emotional, deeply human, moments present within the narrative. It’s all colored to perfection by Periya Pillai. Seriously. The pages pop. They’re packed tight with top-tier visuals.
Steve Ekstrom is an excellent letterer, and these pages are even better by having him curate the textual side of things. He’s a boss. Every panel is expertly crafted, and no one’s eyeballs will be mad when gawking over these excellent pages. You really must check out this book!
May has been a big Month for Jonathan Hedrick. Quicksand #1 dropped in shops from Scout Comics. The fifth and final issue of Dream Master from BlackBox Comics fell on the shelves. Capable #1 was his third release this month!
Friendly advice: all these titles are worth picking up, but it really helps if you pre-order. That way, if there are any delays or shipping weirdness, you’ll still have a copy once it reaches the destination.
If you pick up any of these, let me know what you thought!
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Thank you for the kind words, Blake! And more Dream Master is coming soon!