God and Science: Return of the Ti-Girlsby Sheena McNeilReviews may contain information that could be considered 'spoilers'. Readers should proceed at their own risk. Publisher
Credits Grade: 9 Angel Boots finds a new superhero team just as they all have to deal with the repercussions of a grieving superheroine with unimaginable powers. Angel may not have powers as special or useful as everyone else, but her youthful energy and her heart come in quite handy.The first thing that caught my attention is that this comic is full of super-powered females of all ages and sizes. I absolutely loved seeing realistic figures with lots of curves. Petite, giant, old and more — it's beautiful and it makes it very easy to identify with the characters because they are more realistic. In fact, other than the flying through space and talking in space parts, the whole thing is created to be realistic. These are not just pin-up superheroines; they are real people with real, albeit extraordinary, problems. I love the variety of personalities as well, and while there are "good" and "bad," we are shown in several ways that it's not that clear-cut. The art is black and white, which allows us to simply enjoy it, focusing on the characters and action and not on the art itself (though I love the art). The actions and expressions remind me a bit of other comics, especially older ones from the funny papers and even an older manga or two. The relationships have a bit of that "Archie" feel to them, too. The brightly colored covers, done like old-school comics, give us enough of a mental image to work with in our imaginations. Within the story there's a lot of fighting with fists and powers, and a variety of other powers fill the pages as well. The action ebbs and flows, but the story remains engaging and exciting. I had to read it all in one afternoon because I just couldn't put it down. I was enjoying it too much to stop reading. The ending is a little sad. I understand why most of the characters have lost their memories, but Angel still had so much of her life left ... of course, maybe that's why it happened. That's another great thing about this comic — there's some subtle philosophical questions nudged in that the characters (and reader) have to answer themselves. I appreciate the ethnic factor. There are accents, other languages and cultures used throughout, making for a richer read. I can't recommend this title enough. I can easily say that I want more Ti-Girls, or at least comic characters like them. Written: June 5, 2012
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