Pilot Season: Genius #1

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• 8.4

  Weekly Comic Book Review - Kyle Posluszny

  Jun 20, 2008

  I sincerely hope that Genius gets a chance to continue. The stage is set for what could be an epic story and I really want to know more about the central characters. If you spot this one at the comic shop, pick it up. It is a unique, mature story that will probably hook you like it did me. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Comics Bulletin - Marx Pyle

  Jun 23, 2008

  Genius is not for everyone and just might offend some, but it is a unique blend of inner city violence with a creative twist. What appears at first to be senseless gratuitous violence hides a story filled with social commentary. The question is, will it have what it takes to win the Pilot Season 2008 fight? Read Full Review

• 4.0

  Comic Book Resources - Doug Zawisza

  Jun 16, 2008

  Overall the story feels kind of flat. For an issue that needs to build excitement and generate some buzz, this title just shows up. Sure, it's a new take on an older concept. The art is different than a lot of art on the stands, but nothing in this book really blew me away. I'm sure some folks would enjoy an ongoing featuring Destiny and her efforts to bring her war to those who deserve her righteous fury, but this story just didn't hook me enough. Read Full Review