Mysterious Ways from Image Comics is one of those comic books I really wanted to enjoy. Unfortunately, the first issue falls below the mark.
Mysterious Ways definitely has a story to tell, and I do believe it's a story worth reading, but it did not capture me as a reader, reviewer, or creator for several reasons. While the implied backstory is easy enough to discern, writer Jason Rubin spends far too much time on it. Then there is the obligatory fight scene (no infringement meant) about midway through the book that is very forced, even for comics. While Rubin's talent is obvious, so is his video game background.
The art does not go with the story at all. While the character is obviously superheroic in nature and a perfect fit with Image's other horror-themed superhero titles (Haunt, Spawn, et. al.), the first issue focuses very little on that. The whole approach takes everything away from the horror angle and looks more like artist Tyler Kirkham is applying for a job on one of those other titles.
Mysterious Ways #1 shows promise, but little more. However, readers who enjoy the aforementioned titles, or enjoy "story" videogames, will probably enjoy it.
© C Harris Lynn, 2011
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