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| Joe Quinones's cover for America #1 |
The first issue of any series can face an uphill battle to
entertain its readers, especially if it’s for a character with a complicated
history in an established universe. It must introduce the character well enough
that new readers don’t feel alienated but old readers don’t feel patronized or
bored, accomplish this same task with the book’s premise and supporting cast,
but bring enough superhero action and drama to satisfy all readers, and it must
provide enough hints for future stories to compel future issues.
Fortunately, America #1, released this
past March, accomplishes each of these tasks with a vibrancy and deftness not
typically seen in a mainstream comic. There’s a reason this book is still going
strong.
