I'm excited about this one as it seems to have a lot of potential. Hopefully DiDio, Jordan and Rocafort can keep the fun going. With such a wide open character, the only real problem will be their imagination and getting readers to give it a try. It's definitely worth taking a look and falling for Sideways. Read Full Review

The term "funny book" isn't terribly applicable to the vast majority of comics anymore.Sideways#1 isn't funny in the sense that it's a comedy, but it is a fun comic book. Read Full Review

Sideways (2018-) #1 is the newest and perhaps strongest book to emerge from DC's New Age of Heroes initiative. Every panel is packed with an incredible amount of detail and the overall look and feel of Sideways is unique. Sideways (2018-) #1 moves at a comfortable pace and is very well-written. I'm eager to see how Sideway is developed, and thanks to cliffhanger ending that inspires interest, I am eager to read Sideways #2. Read Full Review

Overall, I don't know if I can necessarily recommend this to everyone but I can't say it's bad. Honestly, the biggest problem is that tangible lack of story but if you like the main character (which I did) I'd say it's probably worth sticking out. Also the art's pretty good so might as well try it. Read Full Review

Some complaints with the looks of the characters' eyes aside, Sideways #1 is a rock solid start. It has a visually fun power set and costume and ends in a way that looks to blow up the scope in short order. Read Full Review

SIDEWAYS #1 starts off a brand new character's journey born from the DARK NIGHTS: METAL event. A stunning first issue with a strong start. Read Full Review

However, none of this distracts too much from the story. Sideways is a fun read. I don't think there are too many teenage superheroes in the DC Universe who aren't already a part of a team or a sidekick. So, this is an interesting addition to DC's roster of heroes. And with the promise of how crazy things to come might get, Sideways seems like it's worth sticking with. Read Full Review

Id say give Sideways a chance. Its a brand new character whos just getting its bearings and I feel like its worth it to see what Derek can do. Read Full Review

The big thing here in the debut of Sideways, was the responsibility of having this kind of power at your fingertips. We were prepared to follow this kid who will understand the dangers of what seem like a fun power on the surface, but what this spins into took matters to a whole new level. New heroes these days tend to face some harsh realities for dreaming big, and Sideways makes you question how wrong that can really go. Read Full Review

Sideways is a part of the New age of Heroes, and it does look like it could be a standout from the others. It is a much better book than Damage as that book seemed very generic . Sideways gives us a hero we can actually cheer for, because we could see ourselves in him. Derek and the supporting cast all feel unique and they dont feel like they are recycled from other books. Read Full Review

All-in-all, this first issue is a solid introduction for the character, providing a fun read for comic nerds and newcomers alike. Read Full Review

A fun first issue that introduces a new hero with some interesting powers and conflicts that are both personal and world shaping in the process. Read Full Review

Sideways feels old school in how it introduces us to the latest teenage hero on the scene and that's a good thing. I got a good understanding of Derek here, how he got his powers, and his situation before it shifts into being judged as a threat to existence. And that really does go a long way toward making a book accessible, especially in spinning out of an event that a lot of people may not have read. The storytellers side in the writing is pretty solid and it works well and Rocafort's artwork is top notch as always, with some great detailed pages, really neat character designs, and a fantastic above the city two-page spread that's just delightful to take in all the details of. Sideways didn't make it onto my digital subscription list but it'll be on me trade pickup list as I'm curious to see what they do with it. Read Full Review

Sideways is a startlingly solid debut issue and introduction of a character. It's well worth picking up and seeing where the first arc goes, as long as Kenneth Rocafort and Daniel Brown stay on the title! Read Full Review

The story is over quick but it ends with an exciting development, immediately going to interesting inter-dimensional adventures. His powers lend themselves to some visually interesting work and Rocafort takes full advantage of that whenever Derek puts the suit on. His panel work is fluid and tells the story effortlessly. Although, the costume design really is uninteresting but at least the colors make it pop. A brand new character is really hard to pull off but the creative team has managed to make a book with a lot of potential. Read Full Review

Sideways #1, the third entry in the "New Age of DC Heroes" lineup is my favorite of the three. Read Full Review

Sideways #1 leaves enough questions open for readers to pick up #2. I am also eager to see the full extent of his powers. Read Full Review

Overall, Sideways #1 isn't exactly groundbreaking, but it obviously has a solid direction in mind. Where the story goes will hopefully be a little more entertaining. Read Full Review

This is definitely the weakest book to come out of this New Age line so far. I like Derek and I'm very excited to see how he gets out of this mess he finds himself in. Aside from this and the art, there isn't much that really works here. I'm hoping that the creative team is able to impress me the next time around. Read Full Review

This is a very pretty book: Rocafort and Brown work phenomenally together, and I think visually this is the best New Age book on the shelves. However, for the sake of this comic, I hope Jordan is given the reigns to install his playful staccato-rhythm into the narrative. Read Full Review

This is a solid first issue to a funny and lighthearted series. Hopefully they will do a little more to keep readers invested, but for now I can say that I am pleased enough to warrant reading another issue. I look forward to a more meaningful connection with Derek in the future. Read Full Review

Still, Sideways #1 is competently executed, if uninspired. The artwork by Kenneth Rocafort is largely excellent, though his linework gets a little too involved at times in the close-ups. The colors by Carlos M. Mangual are well-chosen, giving Derek's largely black costume some excellent definition by varying the shades of grey as the light hits it. This is not a bad comic but there's nothing here that excites me enough to pick up a second issue. Read Full Review

A lot of interesting pieces that don't quite come together yet. Read Full Review

I cant recommend this one, unfortunately. Give it a pass. It may be going somewhere interesting, but the first issue doesnt get there. Read Full Review

Aside from some nice art, this issue isn't a very promising debut for the series. Unless you're really curious about the character, I would pass on this one. Read Full Review

There's more than a few things to enjoy about Sideways #1, but there's no denying that artist Kenneth Rocafort and writers Dan DiDio and Justin Jordan have mined a ton of very familiar and well-worn tropes here, and never do anything with those tropes that are fresh, new or possessed of a unique point of view. As a result, the issue never comes alive, but feels like a checklist of attributes and elements designed to get the origin going and establish a new super hero. Maybe that's enough for some readers, and maybe future issues will reveal something distinct, but based on this issue it's not enough for me to really feel a burning to desire to follow Sideways on further adventures. Read Full Review

One has to wonder why DC would opt to bring in another mediocre new teen hero when they have so many great ones currently sidelined. Read Full Review

Sideways is off to an OK start. It's a standard opening issue for a brand new character, complete with setting everything up. But there's nothing particularly exciting to really hook new readers beyond the usual superhero fare. Read Full Review

DIDio is better than this. I really have no interest in the next book and I am a sucker for a good origin story. If the plot doesn't get any better, all of Rocafort's great art will be wasted. If it does get better I may be tempted to pick up a future issue. It would take a lot of rave reviews for that to happen, but it is possible. Read Full Review

I wanted to like this comic. Read it, tell me I'm wrong. It's not a disaster, it's just a disappointment. Read Full Review

While I am all for originallity and bringing new characters into the DC Universe and bringing something fresh, this first issue was a bit weak on writing. Read Full Review

Not every book can be a winner, and this one certainly isn't. Read Full Review

This isn't worth a 10, but it's definitely not worth a 1. So I want to offset the negativity being thrown at this issue.

It was good. Rocaforte is amazing as always. And the story was good. I hope they expound on his power source. But the set up for a whole cosmic storyline sounds great. I don't get how him being in high school makes this a spiderman knockoff, but then again I'm not a moron.

Seems interesting , just needs the characters to stand out more

Good start to a new series. I 'll definitely give it at least one more issue to see if it really grabs me.

I'm not fully caught up on Metal, so I can't speak to how this new series ties in. But as a new series of its own, "Sideways" hooked me with a likeable and goofy main character combined with awesome Kenneth Rocafort art. Rocafort's penciling art is some of my favorite in the business, and the changing set pieces in this first story provided plenty of opportunities for him to shine. I want to see where Derek's powers take us next!

Not perfect, but really promising

score:(8.3)

Solid start for the new series. Derek James looks like a likeable character.
The story and dialogue makes for an light and easy read. Seriously not every book has to tackle dark themes and what it means to be a hero. This one seems to be about a kid who got some cool powers and tries to have fun.
And one more thing, although I think is obvious by now. Kenneth Rocafort art is amazing, as always.
New Age of DC Heroes started OK with Damage, but after Silencer and Sideways I think that DC is on the right track with this initiative.

What is DC doing? First we get "Damage" aka "dc Hulk", and now it's "Sideways" aka "dc spidey." It's hard not to see the similarities. I DID like the artwork. Story 6.5; art 8.5 = 7.5 overall. Anyone remember the DC "bloodline" heroes that came out in the 90's? This could be bloodlines round 2! Ugh!

I work with kids his age. Therefore, I can say from experience.

1: kids are always on their dang phoneS
2: kids are about posting videos of everything
3: kids are dressing in weird pajama outfits and are all about video games, including girls too!
4: The bullying was not accurate. It happens of course but not like that. Bullying is more or less done online too. So the kids picking on him about his "mommy" driving him to school... that wouldn't happen.

If anything, they would be talking to him because he was at ground zero of some epic event!!!

So my take on the kid is that the writers are pretty spot on for a 10th grader.

As for his powers, we weren't given a ton to go on yet. How do they work? And who is this large ogre creature?

I'm interested in finding out.

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Yea, the costume design makes it look very Spidey-esque. The main character has a Peter Parker vibe too, which means he's also a social outcast in high school with nerdy friends and doesn't live with his biological parents (sound familiar?). Honestly, if it wasn't for the seemingly blatant rip off of Spiderman, the art and the pace is solid enough to warrant another issue. However with all the characters in DC New Age of Heroes so far, I feel like it could be retitled: if Marvel characters existed in the DC Universe, and it would be an accurate description.

Pretty decent start to the new series. Rocafort's art is stunning as always and it really drives the book. Will be continuing reading this as it seems to have lots of potential, especially with Grant Morrison coming in later.

Good start for our new portal hero(Sideways)

What a wasted, missed opportunity. I was waiting for this. It should have dropped us in the middle of excitement (like Morrison's new 52 Action Comics 1). But instead it opted for setting up characters they couldn't write interestingly enough to keep me interested.

That was ok. Not great but some part are very nice (Not the one were Sideway appear in the bathroom of a girl friend (Not girlfriend). Nor the end with the stupide (But I think realistic) idea to film himself for social networks ... Or the bad guy.
Yeah that didn't save a lot.

Cover - Not really great or really giving something off the story. 0/2
Writing - They succeed to tie it on metal & giving some flashback without spoiling Metal. Nice Work. 2/3
Arts - I love Rocafort but a lot of his character seem depressed or really tired ^^ 2/3
Feelings - I will not try it further. 0/2

Spider Man rip off, written in old ways. Just read Miles Morales.

A social time version of peter parker, with one of his villain powers. Di dio dialogues are simply terrible, thanks god the only good thing is rocafort. At the momente the new series are only bad copy of hulk kick-ass and spidey.