BLACK LIGHTNING IS BACK, AND THIS TIME, IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR! Jefferson Pierce leads the Justice League's new metahuman outreach initiative, helping those with powers before they can cause harm to themselves or others--but everything changes when its his own daughter, Anissa Pierce, who comes to him for help. With Thunder's dangerous new powers and the new Masters of Disaster jeopardizing the coexistence between humans and Metas, Black Lightning is on the front lines of a culture war brewing in the suburbs of Metropolis!
Almost every page in Black Lightning #1 (2024) is a conversation about how Black Lightning is constantly trying to be a good father and protect his daughters, who have grown up and are on opposite ends of their lives. The blending of the superhero and family life is fantastically written, making it a book of excitement and emotions. Read Full Review
This is probably my favorite work of Thomas' since he started at DC. Read Full Review
Black Lightning #1 is both a reintroduction to the title character, and a reminder that he can be amazing in the right hands. Read Full Review
It will be interesting to see where the story and character development goes in the upcoming issues. Read Full Review
There's no big bad for Jefferson and his family to battle this issue. Thomas is able to get away building up the family dynamic to start as it allows for an easier investment in the characters later on. This will certainly be a title I keep an eye on each month to see how it progresses. Read Full Review
Black Lightning #1 is an entertaining start with a concept that needs to be filled in the “All In” storyline. It shows a lot of potential and picks up a plotline that has been mentioned but not really focused on. It has a lot going for it and should be interesting to see where it goes after the debut. Read Full Review
Black Lightning #1is a refreshingly solid first issue to spotlight Black Lightning's new role in the Justice League and portray the trauma he still feels after Absolute Power. Brandon Thomas turns in a rock-solid script, and Fico Ossio's artwork is on point. Read Full Review
Black Lightning #1 is a decent jumping-on point for the uninitiated, though if you've read Absolute Power already, that's even better. I feel like things would have been enhanced a bit more had I read the event before it. Read Full Review
The "strange power effects" plot line from 'Absolute Power' hits home for Black Lighting, making for an interesting new status quo. Read Full Review
The art is super strong here and it might behoove Marvel to let their mutant writers read this title to understand the right way to do the whole (recruiting\protecting young mutants just discovering their powers) shtick. It can be done without being insufferable all the time.
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