the forgotten #1 (of 4)by Jennifer M. ContinoReviews may contain information that could be considered 'spoilers'. Readers should proceed at their own risk.
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Credits Grade: 7 A man with the power to make people forget he was ever in the same place at the same time. A man of mystery with an agenda that might lead him on the side of the angels or place him forevermore in darkness. A person who can make you forget you've even met a second after he enters the room. Imagine what you could do with a power like that? That's the premise behind Jareth Grealish and Evan Young's new series, the forgotten. The forgotten may be a man of mystery, but a young college student might accidentally solve it and get a lot more than she bargained for in the process.I met both Grealish and Young at the Pittsburgh ComiCon and both were very excited about the series. After talking for a little while with them about the characters and ideas behind the forgotten, I must say their energy was contagious and I was eager to give the comic a try. At first glance and at first read through, I have to say the powers and feel of the forgotten are very unique, which is rare considering how many comics are out there now-a-days. That's not to say that all elements of the comic were unique. I could almost "feel" nods to certain series like The Watchmen and parts reminded me a little of The Bratpack. The groundwork laid out in the initial encounter with the characters and their world was above average and gave us enough pieces to start to presume about the events that led the forgotten to ditch his other guise and assume his non-public entity role. the forgotten had a nice mix of drama, mystery, and action, with an almost cinematic appeal to it. The characters were very believable and realistic. I liked how the college student didn't look like a Playboy model and appreciated the character sketches in the back detailing the early first looks at the main cast. Speaking of character sketches, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the talented artists rendering each and every panel. I think John Forcucci is a name we will be hearing a lot more from. He reminds me a little of Jackson Guice or Trevor Hairsine. I'm quite impressed with his style and form. And praise must also be given to Mostafa Moussa and James Tayler. Their inking makes each panel shine. The complete package of the forgotten is one definitely worth the price of admission. It's a genre that isn't being touched too much in this day and age and who doesn’t love a good mystery to solve? So don't forget to check out the forgotten and check out the guys of Fintan Studios if they set up at a convention near you. Written: May 17, 2002
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