Fly is just a great comic, a difficult but worthy subject to tackle that seems like it is going to show every aspect of drug use, while also maintaining a fantasy twist. Read Full Review
In the end though, Fly is a step in a bold new direction for Zenescope, and hopefully an indication of their attempt to diversify their brand. Read Full Review
Fly is actually a comic book that is different from many of the others on the market. The super powered aspect of the book is a façade behind the real life problem of drug addiction. This issue presents three interesting characters with a good story hook and terrific artwork. This is a good first issue and I know I am looking forward to the second one. This is definitely worth checking out. Read Full Review
The biggest problem with this comic book is visual, but I'm not referring to interior artist Eric J's work. Most of the cover artwork for this debut issue (and there are several covers) play up a T&A factor that just isn't as prominent or present in the actual story. I realize that in general, sex sells, but it can serve as an obstacle as well. I was ready to pass on reading this comic book. I figured it was just another bad-girl comic, inspired by similar properties from the 1990s. The covers, save for Eric J's vision of the protagonist's fall from the skies, just don't convey the drama and strength of the characterization and plotting to be found within. J's work on the interiors is a little uneven at times, but it effectively captures the harshness and desperation of addiction. This stuff in the opening sequence looks a bit like a cross between the styles of George (Secret Seven) Perez and Jim (Secret Six) Calafiore. I also appreciated the shift to a brighter, more cartoony style fo Read Full Review
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