Writer Rob Williams took the simplest of ideas"giving everyone superpowers and making the "hero" of the story the one guy who remained ordinary"and turned it into a truly enjoyable story. It's one of those ideas that makes you think, "why didn't I think of that?" He made it interesting, funny, and original. It doesn't take itself too seriously and pokes fun at the superhero genre in a light and humorous way. Artist D'Israeli provides colorful and funky art that fits the story perfectly. After the ride that was this issue, I foresee more trouble, and fun, in the coming issues, which I will definitely be picking up! Read Full Review

This comic book is like American Splendor for X-Men fans. Everything in Ordinary is ordinary, until you find the extraordinary in just how ordinary everything is. Even what actually is extraordinary. Read Full Review

This is a great opening issue, it takes no time getting you into the story and does not infantilise the reader by needing to drown you in exposition. It seems with Ordinary D’Israeli and writer Rob Williams have created a playground for expression with a thick layer of dark humour infused into its core.  Read Full Review

We'll have to wait and see how this mini-series finishes, but for now it's starting strong and that's always a good sign. To use a very obvious statement, Ordinary is anything but. Read Full Review

The artwork is easily as good as the storytelling, in fact it takes at least two read-throughs to pick up on all the little background Easter Eggs that D'Israeli has dropped in. If anything is wrong with issue 1, it's my usual gripe about the structuring of a lot of comics in the last few years: that the book is written not as a self-contained comic with a cliffhanger leading into issue 2 but as the first few pages of a graphic novel. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the story so far and I'm looking forward to issue 2. Read Full Review

Ordinary #1 is a fun read. It is nothing exceptional, but it does make for good fun. It is great to kick back and read a lighthearted story that purely aims to entertain the purchaser of the book. This is still a title for mature readers only as some of the punchlines end up being below the belt. Be warned, you might find yourself reading lines over and over because of the tiny lettering used throughout this comic! Read Full Review

Even the familiar bits of storytelling don't torpedo the enjoyment of the story, but I am left feeling that Michael may be a little TOO much of a worthless jerk, almost reaching the level of Hollywood schlemiel that feels unrealistic. Of course, given that people all around him are transforming in bizarre ways, maybe realism isn't the point. Either way, I especially like the fact that everyone refers to the goings-on as “the end of the world” or likewise, save for one young man, who believes that he (and everyone else) is just having an origin and getting their super-powers. (He also then proceeds to call Michael “the unluckiest man on Earth” for remaining untransformed.) Ordinary #1 sets up its premise expertly, and delivers above-average art and interesting story, making me interested in seeing more of this world, and earning 3.5 out of 5 stars overall. Read Full Review

"Ordinary" #1 isn't quite extraordinary, but it's got more than a few chuckles in store for those who pick it up. Williams and D'Israeli have a fantastic concept on their hands; hopefully, they manage to beef up their execution before the run is out. Read Full Review