The backup story is written and illustrated by Lemire. It's a story about Peacemaker and his battle against these aliens. His quest at the end takes him in the direction of Dangerfield, Arizona! It's a nicely done little story at the end that makes you want more immediately! This issue is a nice package overall and is very enjoyable. Well done. Read Full Review

Though comparisons to Lemire's Black Hammer will be expected, this new Inferior Five displays a much weirder, much more DC-specific kind of take on these fun Z-listers. Read Full Review

In the grand tradition of surprising 12-issue maxis from DC, Inferior Five is a really strong start that brings the best of both Lemire and Giffen in a really great synthesis. Read Full Review

An enigmatic debut, Inferior Five (2019-) #1leaves readers with a head-full of questions, and a yearning for more. Read Full Review

It's not what I'd expect given the original Inferior Five works, which I'm totally okay with, but also I can see how this might annoy some people given the pretty huge jump from the 1960s plot to this one. Read Full Review

Though both stories are related, I'm enjoying the main tale more so than the back-up. I like that the fallout from Invasion is the setting as I enjoyed that series when it first came out. I'm interested to see what's done with these familiar DC characters, and having Giffen play with them makes me happy. This is a good intro to these familiar heroes who are in a wonderfully warped environment. Buy this or Billy will make you go CHOOM. Read Full Review

With a Gene Bomb as part of the original Invasion! storyline, a device that isolates superhuman metagenes and incapacitates those possessing them, can the capture of our protagonists and the unlocking of their super-potentials be imminent? Likely. Some I5 members had various metahuman abilities. They were just ham-strung by either their inability to use them effectively, or the weakness of the powers themselves. Both elements offer this creative team opportunities unrivaled. Read Full Review

A mysterious and delightfully weird debut that has minor slips in quality that keep it from feeling truly great. Read Full Review

Lemire and Giffen's story is bizarre, unusual and, in places, downright creepy. My inner skeptic is pointedly reminding me that, in terms of setting, concepts, and cast, this title should be treated with extreme caution, but there's a strange, quirky charm to this book – as well as some deliciously disturbing imagery – and I'm on board for now. Read Full Review

When the end arrives, there's some hope that perhaps the miniseries is just a slow burn that will pick up in a few issues, but readers may have a weird, bumpy ride getting that far. Read Full Review

Decent enough start for the main story. Characters weren't to compelling for me so hopefully that changes. Backup of peacemaker by Lemire was the highlight

This is a troublesome first issue to review; there are hints at some really interesting plot points to come, but it feels like they are well hidden in a sea of meh. The art doesn't help, sadly, as it is pretty awful, especially the drawings of the children. It looks like someone trying to copy Dean Ormiston's work on Black Hammer, but not having anywhere near his talent.

Jeff Lemire is one of my favourite writers, and there are some positive signs, so I will continue with this for a few issues at least, but it is off to a rather unsettled start.

Man, this art isn’t great I’ll be real. Only so-so on the plot thus far, but it might surprise me!

I didn't like the art. Especially with the kids. Too bad they're the main characters. It's like their legs don't have knees. What's up with that? Otherwise, this was fine, I guess. I don't really care yet and the writing just made me not care more. I know Jeff Lemire can be good. Great, even. But this isn't very strong.